Lovington, IL vs Orient, IL

Lovington, IL and Orient, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Lovington scores 60 while Orient 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 Lovington is $748/month compared to $731/month in Orient — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orient is more affordable at $49,100 median vs $90,400.

Median household income in Lovington is $54,394 compared to $39,167 in Orient (+38.9%). While Lovington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lovington spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Orient.

Climate-wise, Orient is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 53.1°F in Lovington. Orient receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 36.4" in Lovington.