Chapel Hill, NC 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.7). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.1 min). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $85,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 62,043 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+13.3 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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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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