Lyons, MI vs Spring Lake, MI

Lyons is moderately more affordable than Spring Lake, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 75 compared to 84 for Spring Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $1,070/month compared to $947/month in Spring Lake — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spring Lake has cheaper rent, Lyons actually has lower median home values ($112,500 vs $271,100).

Median household income in Lyons is $67,054 compared to $75,000 in Spring Lake (-10.6%). The higher salaries in Spring Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyons spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Spring Lake.