Ava, IL vs Erie, IL

Ava is moderately more affordable than Erie, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Ava scores 61 compared to 66 for Erie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Erie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ava is $658/month compared to $740/month in Erie — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ava is more affordable at $86,700 median vs $147,300.

Median household income in Ava is $57,250 compared to $86,750 in Erie (-34%). While Erie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ava spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Erie.