Huntsville, OH vs Smithville, OH

Huntsville is moderately more affordable than Smithville, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Huntsville scores 69 compared to 76 for Smithville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smithville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntsville is $842/month compared to $953/month in Smithville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Huntsville is more affordable at $141,700 median vs $186,000.

Median household income in Huntsville is $64,250 compared to $70,750 in Smithville (-9.2%). The higher salaries in Smithville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntsville spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Smithville.