Centerville, OH vs Hamilton, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hamilton is 19.6% cheaper than Centerville. With a cost index of 75 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hamilton to Centerville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville is $1,182/month compared to $974/month in Hamilton — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hamilton is more affordable at $152,300 median vs $262,300.

Median household income in Centerville is $81,500 compared to $54,293 in Hamilton (+50.1%). While Centerville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centerville spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Hamilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 53.8°F). Hamilton receives more rainfall at 41.4" per year compared to 41" in Centerville.