I really like Lombok. My husband is from there and we go quite frequently. I find it a nice break from Bali- no traffic, decent roads, quiet, nothing built up, less pollution, everything is quite spread out, great beaches, good food, etc.. My husband is Hindu and in his village in Lombok everyone is Balinese Hindu, so we aren't staying directly next to any mosques, so probably quieter (plus his village is in the middle of the jungle, so it's really quiet!!). We've travelled a lot all over Lombok and I find the people to be very nice, very talkative and friendly, I'm a youngish 'blond woman' and have never been disrespected or harassed, or in any way felt threatened being there. Majority of people are Muslim in Lombok, so out of respect I do dress accordingly.
My husband's dream is to move back there, but I rather live in Bali and go there for a visit every few months. I like Bali because I don't feel so isolated, I do enjoy and need some western comforts like decent internet, treating myself to some western food once in a while, etc.. plus I'm pregnant with our first baby and I believe their are better options for schools and such here in Bali. Perhaps when I'm much older and retired maybe I'd stay in Lombok, but for the time being I'd rather just holiday there!!!