Lovilia, IA vs Malvern, IA

Lovilia is moderately more affordable than Malvern, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Lovilia scores 63 compared to 72 for Malvern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malvern can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lovilia is $783/month compared to $843/month in Malvern — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lovilia is more affordable at $89,800 median vs $173,900.

Median household income in Lovilia is $55,000 compared to $82,027 in Malvern (-32.9%). While Malvern is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lovilia spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Malvern.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.7°F vs 52.4°F). Lovilia receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 31.9" in Malvern.