Coffeyville, KS vs Lyons, KS

Coffeyville is moderately more affordable than Lyons, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Coffeyville scores 57 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 Coffeyville is $715/month compared to $739/month in Lyons — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coffeyville is more affordable at $55,600 median vs $104,200.

Median household income in Coffeyville is $41,901 compared to $66,769 in Lyons (-37.2%). 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 Coffeyville spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Lyons.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.8°F vs 56.1°F). Coffeyville receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 28.3" in Lyons.