Avonmore, PA vs Tionesta, PA

Tionesta is moderately more affordable than Avonmore, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Avonmore scores 63 compared to 57 for Tionesta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Avonmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avonmore is $750/month compared to $467/month in Tionesta — a 61% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tionesta has cheaper rent, Avonmore actually has lower median home values ($88,800 vs $114,300).

Median household income in Avonmore is $50,417 compared to $56,250 in Tionesta (-10.4%). Tionesta offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Avonmore spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in Tionesta.

Climate-wise, Avonmore is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 47.8°F in Tionesta. Tionesta receives more rainfall at 42.4" per year compared to 41.3" in Avonmore.