Gates, OR vs Lyons, OR

Gates is moderately more affordable than Lyons, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Gates scores 99 compared to 109 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 Gates is $1,278/month compared to $1,167/month in Lyons — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lyons has cheaper rent, Gates actually has lower median home values ($302,400 vs $456,200).

Median household income in Gates is $60,313 compared to $87,500 in Lyons (-31.1%). 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 Gates spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Lyons.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 54.1°F). Lyons receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 40.1" in Gates.