Altoona, KS vs Lyndon, KS

Altoona is moderately more affordable than Lyndon, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Altoona scores 57 compared to 61 for Lyndon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyndon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altoona is $706/month compared to $690/month in Lyndon — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lyndon has cheaper rent, Altoona actually has lower median home values ($50,200 vs $123,900).

Median household income in Altoona is $44,107 compared to $70,625 in Lyndon (-37.5%). While Lyndon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altoona spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Lyndon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58°F vs 55.4°F). Altoona receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 36.7" in Lyndon.