Berwyn, IL vs Evergreen Park, IL

Berwyn is moderately more affordable than Evergreen Park, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Berwyn scores 95 compared to 100 for Evergreen Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evergreen Park 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 $1,425/month in Evergreen Park — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Berwyn has cheaper rent, Evergreen Park actually has lower median home values ($255,700 vs $286,000).

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $95,738 in Evergreen Park (-21.4%). While Evergreen Park 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, more than the 17.9% in Evergreen Park.