Bandon, OR vs Lyons, OR

Bandon is moderately more affordable than Lyons, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Bandon scores 101 compared to 109 for Lyons, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyons can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bandon is $907/month compared to $1,167/month in Lyons — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bandon is more affordable at $449,600 median vs $456,200.

Median household income in Bandon is $46,250 compared to $87,500 in Lyons (-47.1%). While Lyons is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bandon spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Lyons.

Climate-wise, Lyons is notably warmer with an average of 54.1°F compared to 50.4°F in Bandon. Bandon receives more rainfall at 65.3" per year compared to 40.1" in Lyons.