Avalon, PA vs Clay, PA

Avalon is moderately more affordable than Clay, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Avalon scores 74 compared to 83 for Clay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avalon is $917/month compared to $916/month in Clay — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clay has cheaper rent, Avalon actually has lower median home values ($154,200 vs $265,300).

Median household income in Avalon is $51,156 compared to $82,094 in Clay (-37.7%). While Clay 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 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Clay.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 53.3°F). Clay receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 39.6" in Avalon.