Glen Ellyn, IL vs Saco, ME
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
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in walk score (50 vs 24). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $81,326). Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glen Ellyn, IL | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#563) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 28,347 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $584,435 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $128,132 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+10.5 |
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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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D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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