Garnett, KS vs Lyndon, KS

Lyndon is moderately more affordable than Garnett, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Garnett scores 70 compared to 61 for Lyndon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garnett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garnett is $909/month compared to $690/month in Lyndon — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyndon is more affordable at $123,900 median vs $137,800.

Median household income in Garnett is $46,875 compared to $70,625 in Lyndon (-33.6%). Lyndon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Garnett spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Lyndon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.1°F vs 55.4°F). Garnett receives more rainfall at 37.5" per year compared to 36.7" in Lyndon.