Avon, PA vs Honesdale, PA

Avon is moderately more affordable than Honesdale, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Avon scores 71 compared to 81 for Honesdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Honesdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avon is $700/month compared to $1,094/month in Honesdale — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Avon has cheaper rent, Honesdale actually has lower median home values ($180,600 vs $198,200).

Median household income in Avon is $66,458 compared to $38,469 in Honesdale (+72.8%). Avon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Avon spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 34.1% in Honesdale. The Avon ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.