Goreville, IL vs Westville, IL

Westville is moderately more affordable than Goreville, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Goreville scores 69 compared to 64 for Westville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goreville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goreville is $848/month compared to $751/month in Westville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westville is more affordable at $98,800 median vs $120,700.

Median household income in Goreville is $70,375 compared to $52,809 in Westville (+33.3%). While Goreville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goreville spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Westville.

Climate-wise, Goreville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.3°F in Westville. Goreville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 40.4" in Westville.