Avondale, AZ vs Surprise, AZ

Avondale is moderately more affordable than Surprise, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Avondale scores 118 compared to 127 for Surprise, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Surprise 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 $1,917/month in Surprise — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Avondale is more affordable at $348,700 median vs $396,000.

Median household income in Avondale is $81,260 compared to $93,371 in Surprise (-13%). While Surprise 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 24.6% in Surprise.