Canton, NC vs Smithfield, NC

Smithfield is moderately more affordable than Canton, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 77 compared to 70 for Smithfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Canton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton is $850/month compared to $601/month in Smithfield — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithfield is more affordable at $217,000 median vs $226,400.

Median household income in Canton is $64,034 compared to $37,827 in Smithfield (+69.3%). While Canton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Canton spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Smithfield.