Berwyn, IL vs Waukegan, IL

Waukegan is moderately more affordable than Berwyn, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Berwyn scores 95 compared to 86 for Waukegan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Berwyn 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 $1,163/month in Waukegan — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waukegan is more affordable at $177,600 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $70,578 in Waukegan (+6.6%). The higher salaries in Berwyn partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Berwyn spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Waukegan.