Franklin, WI vs Glen Ellyn, IL
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.
Franklin
74.3
#608 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in walk score (50 vs 17). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $100,524). Franklin leads in cost of living index (110 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, WI | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#608) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 35,485 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,838 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $100,524 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | D+13.3 |
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74.3 Score
Franklin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,838
Population
35,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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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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