Berwyn, IL vs Machesney Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Machesney Park is 20.9% cheaper than Berwyn. With a cost index of 79 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Machesney Park 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 $1,109/month in Machesney Park — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Machesney Park is more affordable at $162,500 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $74,244 in Machesney Park (+1.3%). Berwyn does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Berwyn spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Machesney Park.