Westmont, IL vs Wheaton, IL

Westmont is moderately more affordable than Wheaton, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Westmont scores 109 compared to 125 for Wheaton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wheaton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Westmont is $1,427/month compared to $1,731/month in Wheaton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westmont is more affordable at $369,100 median vs $447,700.

Median household income in Westmont is $83,622 compared to $119,566 in Wheaton (-30.1%). While Wheaton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Westmont spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Wheaton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 49.7°F). Westmont receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Wheaton.