Des Plaines, IL vs Glen Ellyn, IL

Des Plaines is moderately more affordable than Glen Ellyn, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Des Plaines scores 105 compared to 119 for Glen Ellyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glen Ellyn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Des Plaines is $1,435/month compared to $1,326/month in Glen Ellyn — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Ellyn has cheaper rent, Des Plaines actually has lower median home values ($318,200 vs $522,600).

Median household income in Des Plaines is $94,303 compared to $133,346 in Glen Ellyn (-29.3%). 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 Des Plaines spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Glen Ellyn.