Centralia, MO vs Garden City, MO

Centralia is moderately more affordable than Garden City, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Centralia scores 67 compared to 72 for Garden City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garden City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centralia is $723/month compared to $863/month in Garden City — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centralia has cheaper rent, Garden City actually has lower median home values ($165,200 vs $165,600).

Median household income in Centralia is $51,868 compared to $63,625 in Garden City (-18.5%). While Garden City 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 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Garden City.