Smithfield, UT vs Tooele, UT

Tooele is moderately more affordable than Smithfield, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Smithfield scores 103 compared to 97 for Tooele, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smithfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Smithfield is $1,206/month compared to $1,166/month in Tooele — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tooele is more affordable at $338,400 median vs $406,300.

Median household income in Smithfield is $90,602 compared to $88,893 in Tooele (+1.9%). Smithfield does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Smithfield spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Tooele.