Avon, SD vs Gary, SD

Gary is moderately more affordable than Avon, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Avon scores 57 compared to 52 for Gary, 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 $603/month compared to $479/month in Gary — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gary is more affordable at $72,500 median vs $83,600.

Median household income in Avon is $57,727 compared to $49,375 in Gary (+16.9%). 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 12.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Gary.

Climate-wise, Avon is notably warmer with an average of 48.7°F compared to 43°F in Gary. Avon receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 22.7" in Gary.