Martinsville, IL vs Westfield, IL

Martinsville is moderately more affordable than Westfield, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Martinsville scores 57 compared to 67 for Westfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsville is $588/month compared to $910/month in Westfield — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Martinsville has cheaper rent, Westfield actually has lower median home values ($72,000 vs $73,600).

Median household income in Martinsville is $65,000 compared to $62,986 in Westfield (+3.2%). Martinsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Martinsville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Westfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 53.4°F). Westfield receives more rainfall at 36" per year compared to 36" in Martinsville.