Lovington, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

Lovington is moderately more affordable than South Jacksonville, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Lovington scores 60 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lovington is $748/month compared to $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Lovington actually has lower median home values ($90,400 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Lovington is $54,394 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (+1.8%). 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 Lovington spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 54°F). South Jacksonville receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 36.4" in Lovington.