Fillmore, IL vs West Salem, IL

Fillmore is moderately more affordable than West Salem, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Fillmore scores 58 compared to 63 for West Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Salem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fillmore is $613/month compared to $805/month in West Salem — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fillmore is more affordable at $64,700 median vs $65,800.

Median household income in Fillmore is $47,375 compared to $50,500 in West Salem (-6.2%). The higher salaries in West Salem partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fillmore spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in West Salem.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 55.7°F). Fillmore receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 41.7" in West Salem.