Avon, MN vs Sturgeon Lake, MN

Sturgeon Lake is moderately more affordable than Avon, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Avon scores 82 compared to 78 for Sturgeon Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Avon 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 $1,038/month in Sturgeon Lake — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Avon has cheaper rent, Sturgeon Lake actually has lower median home values ($190,600 vs $240,400).

Median household income in Avon is $90,987 compared to $77,500 in Sturgeon Lake (+17.4%). 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 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Sturgeon Lake.