What is the cost of living in Berwyn, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Berwyn has an overall cost of living index of 108, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Berwyn has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Berwyn ranks as #210 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Berwyn ranks as the #126 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Berwyn Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Berwyn. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Berwyn is 102.
The Groceries index in Berwyn is 96.
The Health index in Berwyn is 122.
The Housing index in Berwyn is 101.
The Transportation index in Berwyn is 98.
The Utilities index in Berwyn is 102.
| Living Expense | Berwyn | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 122 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Berwyn Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Berwyn, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Berwyn is $307,058.
The Median Rent in Berwyn is $1,215.
The Median Income in Berwyn is $78,408.
The Home Value To Income in Berwyn is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Berwyn is 0.19x.
Berwyn, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Berwyn Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Berwyn Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Berwyn Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Berwyn Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Berwyn
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Berwyn. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Cicero, IL has a cost of living index of 99, 0.9x Berwyn.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.2x Berwyn.
Oak Park, IL has a cost of living index of 125, 1.2x Berwyn.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Berwyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero, IL | 82,797 | 99 | 0.9x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.2x |
| Oak Park, IL | 53,292 | 125 | 1.2x |
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.4x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.2x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.2x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.4x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.3x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.5x |
| Brookfield, IL | 19,331 | 111 | 1.0x |
