Avon, PA vs Jim Thorpe, PA

Avon, PA and Jim Thorpe, PA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Avon scores 71 while Jim Thorpe scores 74 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 $700/month compared to $831/month in Jim Thorpe — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Avon has cheaper rent, Jim Thorpe actually has lower median home values ($177,400 vs $198,200).

Median household income in Avon is $66,458 compared to $70,625 in Jim Thorpe (-5.9%). While Jim Thorpe 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 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Jim Thorpe.