Lyon, MS vs Tunica, MS

Lyon, MS and Tunica, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Lyon scores 68 while Tunica scores 66 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 $621/month in Tunica — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tunica has cheaper rent, Lyon actually has lower median home values ($129,400 vs $178,500).

Median household income in Lyon is $92,083 compared to $39,958 in Tunica (+130.4%). 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 18.6% in Tunica.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 62.6°F). Lyon receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 50.4" in Tunica.