Avalon, PA vs Freedom, PA

Freedom is moderately more affordable than Avalon, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Avalon scores 74 compared to 70 for Freedom, 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 $929/month in Freedom — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Avalon has cheaper rent, Freedom actually has lower median home values ($101,900 vs $154,200).

Median household income in Avalon is $51,156 compared to $71,406 in Freedom (-28.4%). Freedom 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 15.6% in Freedom.