2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Glen Ellyn, IL vs Winnetka, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Winnetka or is it cheaper to live in Glen Ellyn?
- Winnetka is 2.2% less expensive than Glen Ellyn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Winnetka or Glen Ellyn?
- Winnetka housing costs are 216.3% more expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Glen Ellyn or is Health Care more affordable in Winnetka.
- Health related expenses are 6.8% less in Winnetka.
 Glen Ellyn, ILWinnetka, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries101.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.0100
 Housing140.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,348,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock140.5100
 Miscellaneous140.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 Winnetka    2 Reviews

Having had children attend both public and private schools. I would say the private schools are better. While the public schools are fine, there isn't any way to measure  More

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This idyllic, leafy, close-in suburb north of Chicago comes straight out of a Frank Capra (or John Hughes - see Home Alone for a view of the housing stock and  More

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