Bergen, NY vs Lyons, NY

Lyons is moderately more affordable than Bergen, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Bergen scores 75 compared to 68 for Lyons, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bergen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bergen is $918/month compared to $856/month in Lyons — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyons is more affordable at $89,400 median vs $159,200.

Median household income in Bergen is $80,521 compared to $66,543 in Lyons (+21%). While Bergen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bergen spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Lyons.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 48.7°F). Bergen receives more rainfall at 35.1" per year compared to 30.2" in Lyons.