Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ vs Deal, NJ

Deal is moderately more affordable than Avon-by-the-Sea, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Avon-by-the-Sea scores 207 compared to 192 for Deal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Avon-by-the-Sea can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avon-by-the-Sea is $1,891/month compared to $1,422/month in Deal — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Deal is more affordable at $1,329,500 median vs $1,349,000.

Median household income in Avon-by-the-Sea is $109,113 compared to $77,679 in Deal (+40.5%). While Avon-by-the-Sea is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Avon-by-the-Sea spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Deal.