Centreville, MD vs New Carrollton, MD

Centreville is moderately more affordable than New Carrollton, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Centreville scores 109 compared to 122 for New Carrollton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Carrollton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centreville is $1,235/month compared to $1,745/month in New Carrollton — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centreville has cheaper rent, New Carrollton actually has lower median home values ($378,300 vs $430,900).

Median household income in Centreville is $93,276 compared to $80,292 in New Carrollton (+16.2%). Centreville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Centreville spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in New Carrollton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 59.3°F). Centreville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 41.8" in New Carrollton.