Lima, NY vs Lyndonville, NY

Lyndonville is moderately more affordable than Lima, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Lima scores 75 compared to 66 for Lyndonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lima can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lima is $815/month compared to $725/month in Lyndonville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyndonville is more affordable at $120,400 median vs $195,400.

Median household income in Lima is $85,469 compared to $57,262 in Lyndonville (+49.3%). While Lima is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lima spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Lyndonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 48.8°F). Lyndonville receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 35.1" in Lima.