Berwyn, IL vs Cliffside Park, NJ
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
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Berwyn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 145). Cliffside Park leads in median household income ($96,734 vs $71,300). Berwyn leads in average commute (30 min vs 37.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 54,414 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+3.4 |
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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C-
70.5 Score
Cliffside Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$637,178
Population
25,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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