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Glen Ellyn, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Glen Ellyn?
- DeKalb housing costs are 55.9% less expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

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

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.

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.

 Glen Ellyn, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$124,754  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.53  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

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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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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