Centerville, OH vs North Madison, OH

North Madison is moderately more affordable than Centerville, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 90 compared to 78 for North Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville is $1,182/month compared to $1,109/month in North Madison — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Madison is more affordable at $146,200 median vs $262,300.

Median household income in Centerville is $81,500 compared to $60,875 in North Madison (+33.9%). 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 21.9% in North Madison.