Glen Ellyn, IL vs Schaumburg, IL

Glen Ellyn, IL and Schaumburg, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Glen Ellyn scores 119 while Schaumburg scores 115 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 $1,774/month in Schaumburg — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Ellyn has cheaper rent, Schaumburg actually has lower median home values ($312,200 vs $522,600).

Median household income in Glen Ellyn is $133,346 compared to $94,690 in Schaumburg (+40.8%). 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 Glen Ellyn spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Schaumburg.

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