Smithville, OH vs Taylor Creek, OH

Smithville is moderately more affordable than Taylor Creek, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Smithville scores 76 compared to 84 for Taylor Creek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taylor Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Smithville is $953/month compared to $868/month in Taylor Creek — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Taylor Creek has cheaper rent, Smithville actually has lower median home values ($186,000 vs $305,700).

Median household income in Smithville is $70,750 compared to $93,268 in Taylor Creek (-24.1%). While Taylor Creek 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 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Taylor Creek.