Martinsville, IL vs Smithton, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Martinsville is 28% cheaper than Smithton. With a cost index of 57 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Martinsville to Smithton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsville is $588/month compared to $857/month in Smithton — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Martinsville is more affordable at $73,600 median vs $251,600.

Median household income in Martinsville is $65,000 compared to $114,453 in Smithton (-43.2%). While Smithton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Martinsville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9% in Smithton.

Climate-wise, Smithton is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 53.4°F in Martinsville. Smithton receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 36" in Martinsville.