Glen Ellyn, IL vs Winfield, IL

Winfield is moderately more affordable than Glen Ellyn, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Glen Ellyn scores 119 compared to 108 for Winfield, 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 Glen Ellyn is $1,326/month compared to $1,381/month in Winfield — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Ellyn has cheaper rent, Winfield actually has lower median home values ($363,400 vs $522,600).

Median household income in Glen Ellyn is $133,346 compared to $143,102 in Winfield (-6.8%). Winfield 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, more than the 11.6% in Winfield.

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