Ava, IL vs Manchester, IL

Manchester is moderately more affordable than Ava, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Ava scores 61 compared to 56 for Manchester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ava 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 $500/month in Manchester — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Manchester is more affordable at $85,000 median vs $86,700.

Median household income in Ava is $57,250 compared to $73,250 in Manchester (-21.8%). Manchester offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ava spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.2% in Manchester.