Joy, IL vs Lovington, IL

Lovington is moderately more affordable than Joy, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Joy scores 65 compared to 60 for Lovington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Joy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Joy is $885/month compared to $748/month in Lovington — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lovington has cheaper rent, Joy actually has lower median home values ($82,300 vs $90,400).

Median household income in Joy is $64,583 compared to $54,394 in Lovington (+18.7%). While Joy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Joy spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Lovington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 53.1°F). Joy receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Lovington.