Centralia, KS vs Smolan, KS

Centralia is moderately more affordable than Smolan, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Centralia scores 66 compared to 75 for Smolan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smolan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centralia is $930/month compared to $1,016/month in Smolan — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centralia is more affordable at $80,600 median vs $154,200.

Median household income in Centralia is $58,125 compared to $71,250 in Smolan (-18.4%). While Smolan 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 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Smolan.