Berwyn, IL vs Rolling Meadows, IL

Berwyn is moderately more affordable than Rolling Meadows, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Berwyn scores 95 compared to 108 for Rolling Meadows, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rolling Meadows 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 $1,563/month in Rolling Meadows — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berwyn is more affordable at $286,000 median vs $299,700.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $100,424 in Rolling Meadows (-25.1%). While Rolling Meadows 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 18.7% in Rolling Meadows.