Cost of Living in Lyons, NJ

With a cost of living index of 156, Lyons, NJ is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 56% more expensive than the national average and 28% above the New Jersey state average of 128. Lyons is a smaller community of 5,444 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

The median household income in Lyons is $243,958, which is 225% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.