Smithville, TN vs Unionville, TN

Smithville is moderately more affordable than Unionville, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Smithville scores 67 compared to 76 for Unionville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Unionville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Smithville is $676/month compared to $687/month in Unionville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithville is more affordable at $153,500 median vs $260,300.

Median household income in Smithville is $29,507 compared to $76,671 in Unionville (-61.5%). While Unionville 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 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.8% in Unionville.