Lillington, NC vs Smithfield, NC

Smithfield is moderately more affordable than Lillington, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Lillington scores 81 compared to 70 for Smithfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lillington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lillington is $934/month compared to $601/month in Smithfield — a 55% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithfield is more affordable at $217,000 median vs $219,600.

Median household income in Lillington is $63,393 compared to $37,827 in Smithfield (+67.6%). While Lillington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lillington spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Smithfield.