Lovell, WY vs Mills, WY

Lovell is moderately more affordable than Mills, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Lovell scores 71 compared to 78 for Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lovell is $690/month compared to $1,047/month in Mills — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lovell has cheaper rent, Mills actually has lower median home values ($166,800 vs $211,500).

Median household income in Lovell is $61,620 compared to $55,594 in Mills (+10.8%). Lovell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lovell spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Mills.