Lyons, OR vs Wheeler, OR

Wheeler is moderately more affordable than Lyons, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 109 compared to 99 for Wheeler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyons 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 $933/month in Wheeler — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wheeler is more affordable at $412,200 median vs $456,200.

Median household income in Lyons is $87,500 compared to $56,333 in Wheeler (+55.3%). 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 16% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Wheeler.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 51.4°F). Wheeler receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 40.1" in Lyons.