Daleville, VA vs Smithfield, VA

Smithfield is moderately more affordable than Daleville, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Daleville scores 113 compared to 99 for Smithfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Daleville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Daleville is $1,749/month compared to $1,182/month in Smithfield — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smithfield has cheaper rent, Daleville actually has lower median home values ($340,300 vs $358,100).

Median household income in Daleville is $99,028 compared to $110,182 in Smithfield (-10.1%). Smithfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Daleville spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Smithfield.