Lyons, IL vs Wadsworth, IL

Lyons is moderately more affordable than Wadsworth, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 91 compared to 99 for Wadsworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wadsworth 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 $1,052/month in Wadsworth — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wadsworth has cheaper rent, Lyons actually has lower median home values ($243,500 vs $377,900).

Median household income in Lyons is $64,209 compared to $121,583 in Wadsworth (-47.2%). While Wadsworth 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 10.4% in Wadsworth.

Climate-wise, Lyons is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Wadsworth. Wadsworth receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Lyons.