Lyons, WI vs Merton, WI

Lyons is moderately more affordable than Merton, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Lyons scores 106 compared to 113 for Merton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyons is $1,612/month compared to $1,148/month in Merton — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Merton has cheaper rent, Lyons actually has lower median home values ($284,300 vs $539,900).

Median household income in Lyons is $94,483 compared to $168,661 in Merton (-44%). While Merton 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 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 8.2% in Merton.