Centre, AL vs Mount Vernon, AL

Centre is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Centre scores 65 compared to 74 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon 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 $1,106/month in Mount Vernon — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centre has cheaper rent, Mount Vernon actually has lower median home values ($114,400 vs $166,300).

Median household income in Centre is $43,912 compared to $41,250 in Mount Vernon (+6.5%). Centre offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Centre spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 32.2% in Mount Vernon. The Centre ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Mount Vernon is notably warmer with an average of 67.6°F compared to 59°F in Centre. Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 67.1" per year compared to 57.6" in Centre.