Flossmoor, IL vs Glen Ellyn, IL

Glen Ellyn is moderately more affordable than Flossmoor, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Flossmoor scores 128 compared to 119 for Glen Ellyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flossmoor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flossmoor is $2,191/month compared to $1,326/month in Glen Ellyn — a 65% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Ellyn has cheaper rent, Flossmoor actually has lower median home values ($309,100 vs $522,600).

Median household income in Flossmoor is $137,768 compared to $133,346 in Glen Ellyn (+3.3%). Flossmoor does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Flossmoor spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Glen Ellyn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 49.7°F). Flossmoor receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Glen Ellyn.