Centralia, MO vs St. George, MO

Centralia is moderately more affordable than St. George, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Centralia scores 67 compared to 71 for St. George, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. George 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 $850/month in St. George — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centralia has cheaper rent, St. George actually has lower median home values ($149,800 vs $165,600).

Median household income in Centralia is $51,868 compared to $72,974 in St. George (-28.9%). While St. George 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 14% in St. George.