Cyrus, MN vs Silver Lake, MN

Cyrus is moderately more affordable than Silver Lake, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Cyrus scores 61 compared to 72 for Silver Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cyrus is $650/month compared to $769/month in Silver Lake — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cyrus is more affordable at $97,900 median vs $184,800.

Median household income in Cyrus is $51,250 compared to $75,000 in Silver Lake (-31.7%). While Silver Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cyrus spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Silver Lake.