Carbondale, KS vs Lyons, KS

Carbondale is moderately more affordable than Lyons, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Carbondale scores 58 compared to 62 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 Carbondale is $606/month compared to $739/month in Lyons — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carbondale has cheaper rent, Lyons actually has lower median home values ($104,200 vs $112,300).

Median household income in Carbondale is $67,578 compared to $66,769 in Lyons (+1.2%). Carbondale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carbondale spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Lyons.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.4°F vs 56.1°F). Carbondale receives more rainfall at 36.7" per year compared to 28.3" in Lyons.