Centralia, MO vs St. Ann, MO

Centralia is moderately more affordable than St. Ann, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Centralia scores 67 compared to 72 for St. Ann, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Ann 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 $952/month in St. Ann — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centralia has cheaper rent, St. Ann actually has lower median home values ($118,600 vs $165,600).

Median household income in Centralia is $51,868 compared to $52,059 in St. Ann (-0.4%). St. Ann does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Centralia spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in St. Ann.