Avoca, PA vs South New Castle, PA

South New Castle is moderately more affordable than Avoca, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Avoca scores 76 compared to 69 for South New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Avoca 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 $946/month in South New Castle — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South New Castle is more affordable at $86,000 median vs $166,600.

Median household income in Avoca is $68,103 compared to $62,321 in South New Castle (+9.3%). The higher salaries in Avoca partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Avoca spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in South New Castle.