Greene, IA vs Lovilia, IA

Lovilia is moderately more affordable than Greene, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Greene scores 69 compared to 63 for Lovilia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greene can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greene is $898/month compared to $783/month in Lovilia — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lovilia is more affordable at $89,800 median vs $125,200.

Median household income in Greene is $54,298 compared to $55,000 in Lovilia (-1.3%). Lovilia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greene spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Lovilia.