Berwyn, IL vs Champaign, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Champaign is 16.4% cheaper than Berwyn. With a cost index of 82 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Champaign to Berwyn should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Berwyn is $1,175/month compared to $1,103/month in Champaign — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Champaign is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $57,544 in Champaign (+30.7%). 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 Berwyn spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Champaign.