Avondale, AZ vs Prescott Valley, AZ

Prescott Valley is moderately more affordable than Avondale, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Avondale scores 118 compared to 109 for Prescott Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Avondale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avondale is $1,731/month compared to $1,471/month in Prescott Valley — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Prescott Valley has cheaper rent, Avondale actually has lower median home values ($348,700 vs $376,300).

Median household income in Avondale is $81,260 compared to $70,793 in Prescott Valley (+14.8%). While Avondale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Avondale spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.9% in Prescott Valley.