Cupertino, CA 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.
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.1). Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $128,132). Cupertino leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cupertino, CA | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1330) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 57,285 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,008,438 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $223,667 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+13.3 |
D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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C
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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