Berwyn, IL vs Springfield, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Springfield is 29.9% cheaper than Berwyn. With a cost index of 73 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Springfield 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 $945/month in Springfield — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $155,200 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $65,537 in Springfield (+14.8%). 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 17.3% in Springfield.