Avon, IL vs Pulaski, IL

Avon, IL and Pulaski, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Avon scores 61 while Pulaski scores 61 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Avon is $750/month compared to $669/month in Pulaski — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pulaski has cheaper rent, Avon actually has lower median home values ($60,000 vs $84,400).

Median household income in Avon is $45,500 compared to $31,290 in Pulaski (+45.4%). While Avon 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 spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Pulaski.