Berwyn, IL vs Westmont, IL

Berwyn is moderately more affordable than Westmont, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Berwyn scores 95 compared to 109 for Westmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westmont 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 $1,427/month in Westmont — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berwyn is more affordable at $286,000 median vs $369,100.

Median household income in Berwyn is $75,235 compared to $83,622 in Westmont (-10%). The higher salaries in Westmont 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 20.5% in Westmont.