| | Allen, TX | Glen Ellyn, IL | United States |
| Overall | 111.7 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.7 | 101.3 | 100 |
| Health | 101.0 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 137.2 | 140.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $496,700 | $467,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,020.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.8 | 122.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.5 | 140.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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