Glen Ellyn, IL vs Itasca, IL

Glen Ellyn, IL and Itasca, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.4% difference in their overall index. Glen Ellyn scores 119 while Itasca scores 121 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glen Ellyn is $1,326/month compared to $1,779/month in Itasca — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Ellyn has cheaper rent, Itasca actually has lower median home values ($375,600 vs $522,600).

Median household income in Glen Ellyn is $133,346 compared to $111,898 in Itasca (+19.2%). Glen Ellyn offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glen Ellyn spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Itasca.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 51.3°F). Itasca receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 33.2" in Glen Ellyn.