Centreville, MI vs Michigan Center, MI

Centreville is moderately more affordable than Michigan Center, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Centreville scores 68 compared to 77 for Michigan Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Michigan Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centreville is $781/month compared to $1,051/month in Michigan Center — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centreville is more affordable at $145,200 median vs $159,500.

Median household income in Centreville is $65,952 compared to $68,114 in Michigan Center (-3.2%). Michigan Center does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Centreville spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Michigan Center.