Cost of Living in Westmont, IL

Population 24,201 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

116
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Westmont is a smaller Illinois community of around 24000 residents, where median household incomes of $83,622 and housing costs ($369,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Westmont sits roughly 10 miles east of Naperville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Naperville's $510,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 121
Rent 109

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Westmont

The median home value in Westmont is $369,100 — 21% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,427/month, 9% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,622/year is 12% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Westmont has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$369,100
21% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$393,131
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
9% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,811/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 54.9%
Renter-occupied 45.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,427
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,041/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.8 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.6%
Carpooled
3.5%
Public transit
4.3%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
19.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$83,622
12% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,524
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.7%
Graduate degree 19.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.5
Male median age 41.1
Female median age 43.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
40%
Good air days/yr
234
Max AQI recorded
264
PM2.5 days
101
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Westmont, IL?

Westmont has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is average rent in Westmont, IL?

The median gross rent in Westmont is $1,427 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Westmont?

The median home value in Westmont is $369,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Westmont?

The median household income in Westmont is $83,622 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Westmont, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Westmont is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Westmont, IL affordable?

Westmont is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

Westmont at a Glance

Population
24,201
Median Income
$83,622
Home Value
$369,100
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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