Avondale, PA vs Sewickley, PA

Sewickley is moderately more affordable than Avondale, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Avondale scores 104 compared to 99 for Sewickley, 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 $1,458/month compared to $961/month in Sewickley — a 52% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sewickley has cheaper rent, Avondale actually has lower median home values ($294,800 vs $449,700).

Median household income in Avondale is $80,000 compared to $94,828 in Sewickley (-15.6%). Sewickley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Avondale spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Sewickley.