Lyons, NE vs Tecumseh, NE

Lyons is moderately more affordable than Tecumseh, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 62 compared to 66 for Tecumseh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tecumseh can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $705/month compared to $842/month in Tecumseh — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyons is more affordable at $101,100 median vs $104,300.

Median household income in Lyons is $38,333 compared to $46,127 in Tecumseh (-16.9%). While Tecumseh 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 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Tecumseh.

Climate-wise, Tecumseh is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 50.1°F in Lyons. Tecumseh receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 28.3" in Lyons.