Berwyn, IL vs Naperville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Berwyn is 29.1% cheaper than Naperville. 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 Naperville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Berwyn is $1,175/month compared to $1,852/month in Naperville — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berwyn is more affordable at $286,000 median vs $509,900.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $150,937 in Naperville (-50.2%). While Naperville 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 14.7% in Naperville.