Avon, MN vs Rice Lake, MN

Avon is moderately more affordable than Rice Lake, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Avon scores 82 compared to 94 for Rice Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rice Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avon is $1,013/month compared to $1,328/month in Rice Lake — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Avon is more affordable at $240,400 median vs $283,700.

Median household income in Avon is $90,987 compared to $95,347 in Rice Lake (-4.6%). Rice Lake does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Avon spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Rice Lake.