Lovington, IL vs Sublette, IL

Lovington is moderately more affordable than Sublette, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Lovington scores 60 compared to 64 for Sublette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sublette 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 $635/month in Sublette — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sublette has cheaper rent, Lovington actually has lower median home values ($90,400 vs $132,800).

Median household income in Lovington is $54,394 compared to $53,875 in Sublette (+1%). 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 14.1% in Sublette.

Climate-wise, Lovington is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 47.8°F in Sublette. Sublette receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Lovington.