Lyons, KS vs St. John, KS

Lyons, KS and St. John, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.7% difference in their overall index. Lyons scores 62 while St. John scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $739/month compared to $832/month in St. John — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lyons has cheaper rent, St. John actually has lower median home values ($90,900 vs $104,200).

Median household income in Lyons is $66,769 compared to $71,726 in St. John (-6.9%). While St. John 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 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in St. John.