Cedar City, UT vs Smithfield, UT

Cedar City is moderately more affordable than Smithfield, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Cedar City scores 93 compared to 103 for Smithfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smithfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar City is $1,008/month compared to $1,206/month in Smithfield — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cedar City is more affordable at $348,000 median vs $406,300.

Median household income in Cedar City is $63,789 compared to $90,602 in Smithfield (-29.6%). While Smithfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar City spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Smithfield.