St. Joseph, IL vs Westlake Village, IL

St. Joseph is moderately more affordable than Westlake Village, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. St. Joseph scores 82 compared to 89 for Westlake Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westlake Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in St. Joseph are $257,400 compared to $210,900 in Westlake Village, a 22% gap.

Median household income in St. Joseph is $114,594 compared to $143,424 in Westlake Village (-20.1%). While Westlake Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, St. Joseph is notably warmer with an average of 52.5°F compared to 49.4°F in Westlake Village. Westlake Village receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 37" in St. Joseph.