Glen Ellyn, IL vs Laurel, MD

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.

Glen Ellyn

74.7

#563 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 10.8). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $92,035). Glen Ellyn leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Glen Ellyn, IL Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.7 (#563) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 28,347 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $584,435 $478,130
Median Household Income $128,132 $92,035
Average Commute 30.1 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 50 53
Crime Level 1.4 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 136 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 D+13.9
Glen Ellyn, IL
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

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Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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