Avalon, CA vs Fairview, CA

Avalon is moderately more affordable than Fairview, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Avalon scores 177 compared to 197 for Fairview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avalon is $2,087/month compared to $2,665/month in Fairview — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Avalon is more affordable at $902,800 median vs $915,100.

Median household income in Avalon is $91,713 compared to $148,801 in Fairview (-38.4%). While Fairview is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Avalon spend roughly 27.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Fairview.