Athens, AL vs Berwyn, IL
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Berwyn leads in walk score (75 vs 21). Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.7). Berwyn leads in median household income ($71,300 vs $57,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Berwyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 78.1 (#194) |
| Population | 30,904 | 54,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $319,912 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $71,300 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+42.0 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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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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