Chicago, Illinois vs. Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,121 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Ellyn, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Glen Ellyn
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Glen Ellyn, IL
Compared to Chicago, Glen Ellyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher