Ely, NV vs Lovelock, NV

Lovelock is moderately more affordable than Ely, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Ely scores 78 compared to 68 for Lovelock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ely can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ely is $900/month compared to $716/month in Lovelock — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lovelock is more affordable at $149,700 median vs $201,500.

Median household income in Ely is $86,389 compared to $41,350 in Lovelock (+108.9%). While Ely is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ely spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Lovelock.

Climate-wise, Lovelock is notably warmer with an average of 51.6°F compared to 46.1°F in Ely. Ely receives more rainfall at 9.4" per year compared to 4.8" in Lovelock.