Lyons, OH vs Richwood, OH

Lyons is moderately more affordable than Richwood, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 68 compared to 73 for Richwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $821/month compared to $876/month in Richwood — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyons is more affordable at $136,500 median vs $161,500.

Median household income in Lyons is $46,397 compared to $52,422 in Richwood (-11.5%). While Richwood 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 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Richwood.