Lyman, WY vs Mills, WY

Mills is moderately more affordable than Lyman, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Lyman scores 87 compared to 78 for Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyman is $1,071/month compared to $1,047/month in Mills — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mills is more affordable at $166,800 median vs $267,500.

Median household income in Lyman is $101,080 compared to $55,594 in Mills (+81.8%). While Lyman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyman spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Mills.