Lyons, CO vs Shaw Heights, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shaw Heights is 22.7% cheaper than Lyons. With a cost index of 134 vs 165, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shaw Heights 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 $1,986/month in Shaw Heights — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lyons has cheaper rent, Shaw Heights actually has lower median home values ($452,700 vs $855,000).

Median household income in Lyons is $132,589 compared to $89,125 in Shaw Heights (+48.8%). 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 26.7% in Shaw Heights.