Avoca, PA vs New Cumberland, PA

Avoca is moderately more affordable than New Cumberland, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Avoca scores 76 compared to 84 for New Cumberland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Cumberland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avoca is $987/month compared to $1,031/month in New Cumberland — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Avoca is more affordable at $166,600 median vs $232,800.

Median household income in Avoca is $68,103 compared to $81,947 in New Cumberland (-16.9%). While New Cumberland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Avoca spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in New Cumberland.