Avalon, PA vs Elizabethville, PA

Elizabethville is moderately more affordable than Avalon, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Avalon scores 74 compared to 68 for Elizabethville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Avalon 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 $670/month in Elizabethville — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elizabethville has cheaper rent, Avalon actually has lower median home values ($154,200 vs $168,900).

Median household income in Avalon is $51,156 compared to $75,724 in Elizabethville (-32.4%). Elizabethville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Avalon spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Elizabethville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 51.1°F). Elizabethville receives more rainfall at 40.9" per year compared to 39.6" in Avalon.