East Side, PA vs Smithfield, PA

East Side is moderately more affordable than Smithfield, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. East Side scores 68 compared to 74 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 East Side is $844/month compared to $893/month in Smithfield — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Side is more affordable at $114,700 median vs $169,600.

Median household income in East Side is $39,125 compared to $76,250 in Smithfield (-48.7%). 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 East Side spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Smithfield.