Marine, IL vs Westville, IL

Westville is moderately more affordable than Marine, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Marine scores 73 compared to 64 for Westville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marine is $880/month compared to $751/month in Westville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westville is more affordable at $98,800 median vs $165,100.

Median household income in Marine is $76,304 compared to $52,809 in Westville (+44.5%). While Marine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marine spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Westville.

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