Centerville, WA vs Elmer City, WA

Elmer City is moderately more affordable than Centerville, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 85 compared to 74 for Elmer City, 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 $938/month compared to $788/month in Elmer City — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elmer City is more affordable at $180,500 median vs $237,500.

Median household income in Centerville is $122,917 compared to $60,250 in Elmer City (+104%). 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 9.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Elmer City.

Climate-wise, Centerville is notably warmer with an average of 54.4°F compared to 49.9°F in Elmer City. Centerville receives more rainfall at 13.7" per year compared to 11.6" in Elmer City.