Centralia, IA vs Libertyville, IA

Libertyville is moderately more affordable than Centralia, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Centralia scores 80 compared to 75 for Libertyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centralia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centralia is $975/month compared to $930/month in Libertyville — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Libertyville is more affordable at $177,700 median vs $230,000.

Median household income in Centralia is $73,750 compared to $74,107 in Libertyville (-0.5%). Libertyville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Centralia spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Libertyville.