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Glen Ellyn, IL vs La Quinta, CA

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Are people in La Quinta older or younger than people in Glen Ellyn?
- The Median Age in La Quinta is 8.5 years older than in Glen Ellyn.

Are housing costs cheaper in La Quinta or Glen Ellyn?
- La Quinta housing costs are 50.6% more expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, La Quinta or Glen Ellyn?
- The average commute for residents of La Quinta is 7.7 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 La Quinta?
La Quinta, California is located in Riverside County offering visitors great entertainment options around SilverRock Resort or Indian Wells Tennis Garden combined with multiple restaurants including Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant.

 Glen Ellyn, ILLa Quinta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,846329,725,481
 Median Income$124,754  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 La Quinta    5 Reviews

I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out  More

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My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and  More

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Over 17 years ago

The positive: - Winter days are great at around 75ºF. - Abundant sunshine. - New infrastructure. - Landscaped greenery & water features. - It's not overly crowded &  More

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