Glen Ellyn, IL Cost of Living


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Glen Ellyn cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% higher
than the Illinois average
Glen Ellyn, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Glen Ellyn, IL

Housing costs in Glen Ellyn?
A typical home costs $467,600, which is 38.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 93.5% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Glen Ellyn costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.4% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Glen Ellyn?
To live comfortably in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $89,640 for a family, and $47,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Glen Ellyn?
The cost of living in Glen Ellyn, IL is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of groceries, healthcare, and transportation in Glen Ellyn are all roughly 8 percent higher than the national average. The median home price in Glen Ellyn is $322,400, while the median monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Overall, it is possible to live comfortably in Glen Ellyn if you are willing to make some sacrifices and budget carefully.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGlen EllynIllinoisUnited States
  108.193.7100.0
  101.394100
  94.496.9100.0
  140.280.2100.0
  $467,600$241,700$338,100
  97.8%97.7%100.0%
  122.8106.2100.0
  140.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My husband and I moved to Glen Ellyn from Chicago in 1993 when our first child was born. One thing you should know about GE is that it is spread out and there is an "in  More

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My husband and I are life long residents of the Chicago area and have lived in Glen Ellyn since 1998. It is a comfortable, walkable, old fashion neighborhood where you  More

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