Hilldale, PA vs Smithton, PA

Smithton is moderately more affordable than Hilldale, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Hilldale scores 77 compared to 68 for Smithton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hilldale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hilldale is $893/month compared to $859/month in Smithton — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithton is more affordable at $104,800 median vs $215,600.

Median household income in Hilldale is $97,713 compared to $56,250 in Smithton (+73.7%). While Hilldale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hilldale spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Smithton.