Elk City, Oklahoma vs. Lovington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lovington, New Mexico is 3.5% more expensive than Elk City, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $77,644 in Lovington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk City, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lovington, New Mexico is more expensive than Elk City, Oklahoma
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Lovington
than in Elk City, Oklahoma
Elk City, OK vs. Lovington, NM
Compared to Elk City, Lovington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower