Lyon, MS vs Plantersville, MS

Lyon, MS and Plantersville, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.2% difference in their overall index. Lyon scores 68 while Plantersville scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyon is $864/month compared to $846/month in Plantersville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plantersville is more affordable at $126,300 median vs $129,400.

Median household income in Lyon is $92,083 compared to $34,034 in Plantersville (+170.6%). While Lyon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyon spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 29.8% in Plantersville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.6°F). Plantersville receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 51.8" in Lyon.