Berwyn, IL vs Kankakee, IL

The cost of living difference between Berwyn, IL and Kankakee, IL is dramatic. Kankakee is 33.9% cheaper than Berwyn, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Berwyn has a cost index of 95 while Kankakee sits at 71, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Berwyn is $1,175/month compared to $986/month in Kankakee — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kankakee is more affordable at $105,500 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $45,119 in Kankakee (+66.7%). 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 26.2% in Kankakee.