Lyon, MS vs Stonewall, MS

Stonewall is moderately more affordable than Lyon, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Lyon scores 68 compared to 60 for Stonewall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyon is $864/month compared to $783/month in Stonewall — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stonewall is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $129,400.

Median household income in Lyon is $92,083 compared to $27,981 in Stonewall (+229.1%). 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 33.6% in Stonewall. The Lyon ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 65.9°F). Stonewall receives more rainfall at 57" per year compared to 51.8" in Lyon.