Lumberton, MS vs Smithville, MS

Smithville is moderately more affordable than Lumberton, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Lumberton scores 63 compared to 59 for Smithville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lumberton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lumberton is $832/month compared to $670/month in Smithville — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smithville has cheaper rent, Lumberton actually has lower median home values ($78,000 vs $91,200).

Median household income in Lumberton is $40,050 compared to $40,268 in Smithville (-0.5%). Smithville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lumberton spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Smithville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 63.6°F). Lumberton receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.7" in Smithville.