Brooklyn, IN vs Lyons, IN

Lyons is moderately more affordable than Brooklyn, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn scores 72 compared to 64 for Lyons, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brooklyn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn is $954/month compared to $824/month in Lyons — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyons is more affordable at $76,300 median vs $117,800.

Median household income in Brooklyn is $60,742 compared to $57,917 in Lyons (+4.9%). Brooklyn does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Lyons.