Midvale, UT vs Smithfield, UT

Smithfield is moderately more affordable than Midvale, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Midvale scores 112 compared to 103 for Smithfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Midvale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Midvale is $1,480/month compared to $1,206/month in Smithfield — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithfield is more affordable at $406,300 median vs $408,400.

Median household income in Midvale is $73,058 compared to $90,602 in Smithfield (-19.4%). 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 Midvale spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Smithfield.