Blaine, MN 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in walk score (50 vs 23). Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.5). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $100,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 73,774 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+13.3 |
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
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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