Glendale, MS vs Smithville, MS

Smithville is moderately more affordable than Glendale, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Glendale scores 67 compared to 59 for Smithville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendale is $863/month compared to $670/month in Smithville — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithville is more affordable at $91,200 median vs $113,700.

Median household income in Glendale is $55,438 compared to $40,268 in Smithville (+37.7%). While Glendale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendale spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Smithville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 63.6°F). Glendale receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.7" in Smithville.