Berwyn, IL vs Charlotte, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Berwyn leads in walk score (75 vs 26). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30 min). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 68.1 (#1344) |
| Population | 54,414 | 897,720 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $397,231 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $71,659 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
C+
78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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