Frankfort Square, IL vs Glen Ellyn, IL

Frankfort Square is moderately more affordable than Glen Ellyn, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Frankfort Square 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 Frankfort Square is $1,511/month compared to $1,326/month in Glen Ellyn — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Ellyn has cheaper rent, Frankfort Square actually has lower median home values ($282,100 vs $522,600).

Median household income in Frankfort Square is $126,953 compared to $133,346 in Glen Ellyn (-4.8%). Glen Ellyn 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 Frankfort Square spend roughly 14.3% 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). Frankfort Square receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Glen Ellyn.