Berwyn, IL vs Collinsville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Collinsville is 25.2% cheaper than Berwyn. With a cost index of 76 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Collinsville 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 $979/month in Collinsville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Collinsville is more affordable at $157,700 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $65,170 in Collinsville (+15.4%). The higher salaries in Berwyn partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Berwyn spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Collinsville.