Los Lunas, NM vs Lovington, NM

Lovington is moderately more affordable than Los Lunas, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Los Lunas scores 87 compared to 78 for Lovington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Los Lunas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Los Lunas is $1,157/month compared to $1,063/month in Lovington — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lovington is more affordable at $162,900 median vs $232,700.

Median household income in Los Lunas is $63,696 compared to $67,284 in Lovington (-5.3%). Lovington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Los Lunas spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Lovington.