Lyons, IL vs Niles, IL

Lyons is moderately more affordable than Niles, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 91 compared to 102 for Niles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Niles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $1,154/month compared to $1,247/month in Niles — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyons is more affordable at $243,500 median vs $350,900.

Median household income in Lyons is $64,209 compared to $78,563 in Niles (-18.3%). While Niles 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 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Niles.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.3°F). Niles receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 34.4" in Lyons.