Laurelton, PA vs Smithfield, PA

Smithfield is moderately more affordable than Laurelton, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Laurelton scores 81 compared to 74 for Smithfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Laurelton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Laurelton is $1,150/month compared to $893/month in Smithfield — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smithfield has cheaper rent, Laurelton actually has lower median home values ($158,300 vs $169,600).

Median household income in Laurelton is $56,875 compared to $76,250 in Smithfield (-25.4%). 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 Laurelton spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Smithfield.