Alsip, IL vs Berwyn, IL

Alsip is moderately more affordable than Berwyn, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Alsip scores 86 compared to 95 for Berwyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Berwyn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alsip is $1,102/month compared to $1,175/month in Berwyn — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alsip is more affordable at $208,700 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Alsip is $67,557 compared to $75,235 in Berwyn (-10.2%). While Berwyn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alsip spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Berwyn.