Gilberts, IL vs Westmont, IL

Westmont is moderately more affordable than Gilberts, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Gilberts scores 119 compared to 109 for Westmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gilberts can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gilberts is $1,852/month compared to $1,427/month in Westmont — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westmont has cheaper rent, Gilberts actually has lower median home values ($330,100 vs $369,100).

Median household income in Gilberts is $119,719 compared to $83,622 in Westmont (+43.2%). While Gilberts is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gilberts spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Westmont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 52.1°F). Westmont receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Gilberts.