Smithville, NJ vs Union, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Smithville is 20.5% cheaper than Union. With a cost index of 102 vs 128, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Smithville to Union should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Smithville is $1,477/month compared to $1,695/month in Union — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithville is more affordable at $270,600 median vs $451,500.

Median household income in Smithville is $72,875 compared to $127,411 in Union (-42.8%). While Union is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Smithville spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Union.