Clarendon Hills, IL vs Westmont, IL

Westmont is moderately more affordable than Clarendon Hills, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Clarendon Hills scores 119 compared to 109 for Westmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarendon Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarendon Hills is $1,124/month compared to $1,427/month in Westmont — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarendon Hills has cheaper rent, Westmont actually has lower median home values ($369,100 vs $595,500).

Median household income in Clarendon Hills is $125,826 compared to $83,622 in Westmont (+50.5%). While Clarendon Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarendon Hills spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Westmont.