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Binghamton, NY vs Glen Ellyn, IL

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Are people in Glen Ellyn older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Glen Ellyn is 5.0 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Glen Ellyn or Binghamton?
- Glen Ellyn housing costs are 265.6% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Glen Ellyn or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Glen Ellyn is 13.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn is a village located in DuPage County Illinois about 25 miles west of Chicago. The village has seen an increased influx of younger families due to its highly ranked public school system and proximity to jobs and recreational options including Gifford Park which has been recently renovated with new paths benches and playgrounds.

 Binghamton, NYGlen Ellyn, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,506329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Glen Ellyn    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

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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