Lyons, KS vs Yates Center, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Yates Center is 15.1% cheaper than Lyons. With a cost index of 54 vs 62, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Yates Center to Lyons should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $739/month compared to $590/month in Yates Center — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yates Center is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $104,200.

Median household income in Lyons is $66,769 compared to $43,433 in Yates Center (+53.7%). While Lyons 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 16.3% in Yates Center.