Avon, SD vs Parkston, SD

Avon is moderately more affordable than Parkston, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Avon scores 57 compared to 65 for Parkston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parkston 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 $725/month in Parkston — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Avon is more affordable at $83,600 median vs $145,500.

Median household income in Avon is $57,727 compared to $71,313 in Parkston (-19.1%). While Parkston 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 12.2% in Parkston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 47.7°F). Avon receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 21.1" in Parkston.