Berwyn, IL vs Villa Park, IL

Berwyn is moderately more affordable than Villa Park, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Berwyn scores 95 compared to 104 for Villa Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Villa Park 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 $1,398/month in Villa Park — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berwyn is more affordable at $286,000 median vs $313,100.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $94,698 in Villa Park (-20.6%). While Villa Park 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 17.7% in Villa Park.