Lyons, CO vs Meridian, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Meridian is 15.9% cheaper than Lyons. With a cost index of 142 vs 165, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Meridian 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 $1,925/month in Meridian — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meridian is more affordable at $571,600 median vs $855,000.

Median household income in Lyons is $132,589 compared to $90,496 in Meridian (+46.5%). While Lyons is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyons spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Meridian.