Glen Ellyn, IL vs Modesto, CA

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

Modesto

64.2

#1712 nationally

Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 18.0). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $73,375). Modesto leads in cost of living index (130 vs 136).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Glen Ellyn, IL Modesto, CA
WhereAtHome Score 74.7 (#563) 64.2 (#1712)
Population 28,347 218,915
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $584,435 $447,153
Median Household Income $128,132 $73,375
Average Commute 30.1 min 29.4 min
Walk Score 50 48
Crime Level 1.4 18.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 136 130
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 R+11.0