Centerville, SD vs Lennox, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Centerville is 17% cheaper than Lennox. With a cost index of 64 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Centerville to Lennox should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville is $730/month compared to $925/month in Lennox — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centerville is more affordable at $123,600 median vs $210,800.

Median household income in Centerville is $58,438 compared to $76,477 in Lennox (-23.6%). While Lennox 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 15% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Lennox.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 47.4°F). Centerville receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 27.8" in Lennox.