Brookings, SD 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.
Brookings
77.7
#220 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Brookings leads in average commute (12.6 min vs 30.1 min). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $57,824). Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookings, SD | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#220) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 24,312 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,724 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $57,824 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 12.6 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.4 | D+13.3 |
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77.7 Score
Brookings, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$327,724
Population
24,312
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
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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