Highland, IL vs Westville, IL

Westville is moderately more affordable than Highland, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Highland scores 72 compared to 64 for Westville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland is $776/month compared to $751/month in Westville — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westville is more affordable at $98,800 median vs $185,800.

Median household income in Highland is $77,886 compared to $52,809 in Westville (+47.5%). While Highland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Westville.

Climate-wise, Highland is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.3°F in Westville. Highland receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 40.4" in Westville.