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Glen Ellyn, IL vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Glen Ellyn?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 4.1 years younger than in Glen Ellyn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Glen Ellyn?
- Joplin housing costs are 64.4% less expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Glen Ellyn?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 14.3 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 Joplin?
Collierville, Tennessee is an affluent suburb of Memphis with a population of more than 50,

 Glen Ellyn, ILJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$124,754  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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