Auburn Hills, MI vs Glen Ellyn, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Auburn Hills
73.4
#731 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 10.2). Glen Ellyn leads in walk score (50 vs 26). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $77,724).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn Hills, MI | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#731) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 25,597 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,281 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $77,724 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+13.3 |
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73.4 Score
Auburn Hills, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,281
Population
25,597
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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74.7 Score
Glen Ellyn, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$584,435
Population
28,347
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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