Allendale, MI vs Westwood, MI

Westwood is moderately more affordable than Allendale, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Allendale scores 90 compared to 84 for Westwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Allendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allendale is $1,081/month compared to $1,192/month in Westwood — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Allendale has cheaper rent, Westwood actually has lower median home values ($187,300 vs $287,600).

Median household income in Allendale is $68,449 compared to $62,408 in Westwood (+9.7%). While Allendale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allendale spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Westwood.