Lyons, Kansas vs. Sterling, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Kansas is 6.0% more expensive than Lyons, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,985 in Sterling, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lyons, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Kansas is more expensive than Lyons, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Sterling
than in Lyons, Kansas
Lyons, KS vs. Sterling, KS
Compared to Lyons, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower