Berwyn, IL vs Lake Charles, LA
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
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 16.8). Berwyn leads in walk score (75 vs 37). Lake Charles leads in average commute (18 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 54,414 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+39.6 |
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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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76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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