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Howard, CO vs Lyons, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Lyons or is it cheaper to live in Howard?
- Lyons is 55.3% more expensive than Howard.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lyons or Howard?
- Lyons housing costs are 62.4% more expensive than Howard housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Howard or is Health Care more affordable in Lyons.
- Health related expenses are 5.6% less in Lyons.
 Howard, COLyons, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock141.3100
 Food & Groceries105.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock85.5100
 Housing139.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$705,200$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock105.6100
 Miscellaneous105.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Howard    1 Reviews

Great little town with public lands surrounding it and the Arkansas River running through the mountain valley. Jobs are tough, so brings skills. Lots happening in  More

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Reviews for Lyons    5 Reviews

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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