Berwyn, IL vs Morton Grove, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Berwyn is 29% cheaper than Morton Grove. With a cost index of 95 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Berwyn to Morton Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Berwyn is $1,175/month compared to $2,210/month in Morton Grove — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berwyn is more affordable at $286,000 median vs $377,000.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $106,078 in Morton Grove (-29.1%). While Morton Grove 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 25% in Morton Grove.