Hudson, MI vs Lyons, MI

Hudson is moderately more affordable than Lyons, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Hudson scores 70 compared to 75 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 Hudson is $942/month compared to $1,070/month in Lyons — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hudson is more affordable at $103,100 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Hudson is $57,500 compared to $67,054 in Lyons (-14.2%). 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 Hudson spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Lyons.