Centralia, WA vs Longview, WA

Centralia is moderately more affordable than Longview, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Centralia scores 90 compared to 96 for Longview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Longview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centralia is $1,003/month compared to $1,119/month in Longview — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centralia is more affordable at $267,600 median vs $339,000.

Median household income in Centralia is $52,387 compared to $60,844 in Longview (-13.9%). While Longview 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 23% of their income on rent, more than the 22.1% in Longview.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 53°F). Centralia receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 42.3" in Longview.