Berwyn, IL vs Cicero, IL

Cicero is moderately more affordable than Berwyn, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Berwyn scores 95 compared to 89 for Cicero, 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 Berwyn is $1,175/month compared to $1,121/month in Cicero — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $68,548 in Cicero (+9.8%). 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 19.6% in Cicero.