Levittown, NY vs Smithtown, NY

Smithtown is moderately more affordable than Levittown, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Levittown scores 161 compared to 150 for Smithtown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Levittown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Levittown is $2,491/month compared to $1,851/month in Smithtown — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smithtown has cheaper rent, Levittown actually has lower median home values ($564,000 vs $661,400).

Median household income in Levittown is $139,696 compared to $148,852 in Smithtown (-6.2%). Smithtown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Levittown spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Smithtown.