Chatsworth, IL vs Westville, IL

Chatsworth is moderately more affordable than Westville, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Chatsworth scores 61 compared to 64 for Westville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chatsworth is $684/month compared to $751/month in Westville — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chatsworth has cheaper rent, Westville actually has lower median home values ($98,800 vs $103,000).

Median household income in Chatsworth is $61,731 compared to $52,809 in Westville (+16.9%). Chatsworth offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chatsworth spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Westville.