Avon, NY vs Holland, NY

Avon, NY and Holland, NY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Avon scores 76 while Holland scores 73 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 $878/month compared to $742/month in Holland — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holland has cheaper rent, Avon actually has lower median home values ($182,700 vs $207,900).

Median household income in Avon is $72,976 compared to $41,250 in Holland (+76.9%). 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 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Holland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 48.8°F). Holland receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 35.1" in Avon.