Centralia, IL vs Paxton, IL

Centralia is moderately more affordable than Paxton, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Centralia scores 63 compared to 69 for Paxton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paxton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centralia is $775/month compared to $922/month in Paxton — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centralia is more affordable at $81,600 median vs $116,700.

Median household income in Centralia is $47,308 compared to $60,470 in Paxton (-21.8%). While Paxton 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 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Paxton.