Centralia, IA vs Terril, IA

Terril is moderately more affordable than Centralia, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Centralia scores 80 compared to 71 for Terril, 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 $1,036/month in Terril — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centralia has cheaper rent, Terril actually has lower median home values ($95,400 vs $230,000).

Median household income in Centralia is $73,750 compared to $42,917 in Terril (+71.8%). While Centralia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centralia spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Terril.