Camp Point, IL vs Smithton, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Camp Point is 20% cheaper than Smithton. With a cost index of 64 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Camp Point to Smithton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Camp Point is $696/month compared to $857/month in Smithton — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Camp Point is more affordable at $111,700 median vs $251,600.

Median household income in Camp Point is $58,438 compared to $114,453 in Smithton (-48.9%). While Smithton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camp Point spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 9% in Smithton.