Cicero, IL vs Glen Ellyn, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cicero is 25% cheaper than Glen Ellyn. With a cost index of 89 vs 119, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cicero to Glen Ellyn should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $1,326/month in Glen Ellyn — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $522,600.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $133,346 in Glen Ellyn (-48.6%). While Glen Ellyn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cicero spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Glen Ellyn.