Lyons, CO Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lyons, Colorado?
$11,250 / month
for a family, 108.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $135,000 for the year for a family.
$5,033 / month
for a single person, 5.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $60,400 for the year for a single person.

Lyons cost of living score
141.3
More expensive
41.3% higher
than the US average
17.3% higher
than the Colorado average
Lyons, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 141.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 41.3% higher than the U.S. average and 17.3% lower than the average for Colorado.

Lyons, CO

Housing costs in Lyons?
A typical home costs $705,200, which is 108.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.8% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lyons costs $1,830 per month, which is 28.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.8% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Lyons?
To live comfortably in Lyons, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $135,000 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lyons?
The cost of living in Lyons, CO is reasonably affordable compared to other cities in the United States. The median home value for the area is $462,700, which is higher than the Colorado average but is still quite reasonable when considering a high quality of life and access to great recreational activities. The median household income for this area is $81,400, which indicates that the local economy is flourishing. The unemployment rate in Lyons is very low at just 2.9%, giving residents plenty of job opportunities and security. Overall, people can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in this quaint Colorado town without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLyonsColoradoUnited States
    Unlock120.5100.0
  103.9  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$527,200$338,100
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  154.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 4 years ago

My child attended LMSH from 6th grade through 8th grade.  During that time she was bullied so severely that it has caused severe trauma.  The bullying was  More

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Over 15 years ago

The teachers at both schools (elem and HS) are very good. Although I am disappointed in the district and where they spend their money. Recently the school added more  More

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Lyons has it's circles. It's not very tolerant of those who do not fit the majority  More

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