Lyons, CO vs Mead, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mead is 29.7% cheaper than Lyons. With a cost index of 127 vs 165, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mead to Lyons should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $1,962/month compared to $1,583/month in Mead — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mead is more affordable at $552,100 median vs $855,000.

Median household income in Lyons is $132,589 compared to $116,074 in Mead (+14.2%). Lyons does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyons spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Mead.