Cost of Living in East Smithfield, PA

With a cost of living index of 82, East Smithfield, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Pennsylvania state average. East Smithfield is a small community of 336 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in East Smithfield's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,075 (18% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $200,000 (34% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in East Smithfield is $80,938, which is 8% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.