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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
DeKalb, IL vs Glen Ellyn, IL

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Are people in Glen Ellyn older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Glen Ellyn is 16.0 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Glen Ellyn or DeKalb?
- Glen Ellyn housing costs are 127.0% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Glen Ellyn or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Glen Ellyn is 9.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of DeKalb.

Things to do in DeKalb?
DeKalb, Illinois sits within DeKalb County providing visitors great culture attractions from Egyptian Theater to Northern Illinois University Convocation Center as well as plenty of restaurants like Kishwaukee Tap.

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.

 DeKalb, ILGlen Ellyn, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,506329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.06  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 18 years ago

As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Glen Ellyn    2 Reviews
E · Glen Ellyn, IL
Settled in 1834
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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Fiona · Glen Ellyn, IL
Old Fashion Neighborhood living
Over 11 years ago

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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