Lyons Falls, NY vs Wilson, NY

Lyons Falls is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Lyons Falls scores 62 compared to 67 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons Falls is $592/month compared to $679/month in Wilson — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyons Falls is more affordable at $95,300 median vs $162,700.

Median household income in Lyons Falls is $58,906 compared to $60,938 in Wilson (-3.3%). Wilson 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 Falls spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 13.4% in Wilson.