Lyons, OR vs St. Paul, OR

Lyons is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 109 compared to 125 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $1,167/month compared to $1,518/month in St. Paul — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyons is more affordable at $456,200 median vs $523,900.

Median household income in Lyons is $87,500 compared to $113,000 in St. Paul (-22.6%). While St. Paul 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 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 52.9°F). Lyons receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 37.6" in St. Paul.