Berwyn, IL vs Ruston, 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

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 11.7). Berwyn leads in walk score (75 vs 25). Berwyn leads in median household income ($71,300 vs $32,877).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Berwyn, IL Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 78.1 (#194) 72.3 (#911)
Population 54,414 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $319,912 $229,937
Median Household Income $71,300 $32,877
Average Commute 30 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 75 25
Crime Level 3.3 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 106 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+25.4
Berwyn, IL
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 View Berwyn, IL →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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