Avon, NY vs Fairmount, NY

Avon is moderately more affordable than Fairmount, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Avon scores 76 compared to 85 for Fairmount, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairmount can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avon is $878/month compared to $1,226/month in Fairmount — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Avon has cheaper rent, Fairmount actually has lower median home values ($173,400 vs $182,700).

Median household income in Avon is $72,976 compared to $82,968 in Fairmount (-12%). While Fairmount 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 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Fairmount.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 48.5°F). Fairmount receives more rainfall at 39.9" per year compared to 35.1" in Avon.