Centerville, OH vs Newark, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Newark is 18.8% 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 Newark 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 $926/month in Newark — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newark is more affordable at $174,100 median vs $262,300.

Median household income in Centerville is $81,500 compared to $58,920 in Newark (+38.3%). 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 18.9% in Newark.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 53.2°F). Centerville receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 38.8" in Newark.