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Glen Ellyn, IL vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Glen Ellyn?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 12.7 years younger than in Glen Ellyn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Glen Ellyn?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 29.0% less expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Glen Ellyn?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 11.1 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 Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

 Glen Ellyn, ILFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$124,754  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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