Glen Ellyn, IL vs Ridgeland, MS
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
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.8). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $66,171). Glen Ellyn leads in walk score (50 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glen Ellyn, IL | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#563) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 28,347 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $584,435 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $128,132 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+17.3 |
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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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74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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