Havana, IL vs Lovington, IL

Havana, IL and Lovington, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Havana scores 63 while Lovington scores 60 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Havana is $716/month compared to $748/month in Lovington — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Havana has cheaper rent, Lovington actually has lower median home values ($90,400 vs $95,200).

Median household income in Havana is $55,428 compared to $54,394 in Lovington (+1.9%). Havana does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Havana spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Lovington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 53.1°F). Havana receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Lovington.