Avon, AL vs Douglas, AL

Avon is moderately more affordable than Douglas, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Avon scores 65 compared to 73 for Douglas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Douglas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avon is $705/month compared to $882/month in Douglas — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Avon is more affordable at $157,400 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Avon is $52,500 compared to $56,406 in Douglas (-6.9%). The higher salaries in Douglas partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Avon spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Douglas.

Climate-wise, Avon is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 59°F in Douglas. Douglas receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 53.9" in Avon.