Glen Ellyn, IL vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 136). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glen Ellyn, IL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#563) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 28,347 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $584,435 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $128,132 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+10.0 |
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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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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