Newport, NC vs Smithfield, NC

Smithfield is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 77 compared to 70 for Smithfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $784/month compared to $601/month in Smithfield — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithfield is more affordable at $217,000 median vs $245,300.

Median household income in Newport is $76,091 compared to $37,827 in Smithfield (+101.2%). While Newport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Smithfield.