Lyons, IL vs Tolono, IL

Tolono is moderately more affordable than Lyons, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 91 compared to 79 for Tolono, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyons 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 $1,002/month in Tolono — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tolono is more affordable at $207,200 median vs $243,500.

Median household income in Lyons is $64,209 compared to $79,333 in Tolono (-19.1%). Tolono offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyons spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Tolono.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 52.5°F). Tolono receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 34.4" in Lyons.