Centre, AL vs Cleveland, AL

Centre is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Centre scores 65 compared to 74 for Cleveland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleveland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centre is $666/month compared to $940/month in Cleveland — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centre has cheaper rent, Cleveland actually has lower median home values ($165,200 vs $166,300).

Median household income in Centre is $43,912 compared to $69,087 in Cleveland (-36.4%). While Cleveland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centre spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Cleveland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59°F vs 59.9°F). Cleveland receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 57.6" in Centre.