Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ vs Troy Hills, NJ

Troy Hills is moderately more affordable than Avon-by-the-Sea, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Avon-by-the-Sea scores 207 compared to 190 for Troy Hills, 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 $3,250/month in Troy Hills — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Avon-by-the-Sea has cheaper rent, Troy Hills actually has lower median home values ($634,600 vs $1,349,000).

Median household income in Avon-by-the-Sea is $109,113 compared to $180,618 in Troy Hills (-39.6%). Troy Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Avon-by-the-Sea spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Troy Hills.