Hillside, IL vs Westmont, IL

Hillside is moderately more affordable than Westmont, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Hillside scores 93 compared to 109 for Westmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillside is $1,265/month compared to $1,427/month in Westmont — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillside is more affordable at $233,800 median vs $369,100.

Median household income in Hillside is $70,772 compared to $83,622 in Westmont (-15.4%). While Westmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillside spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Westmont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 52.1°F). Hillside receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 34.4" in Westmont.