Gilroy, CA 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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 12.6). Glen Ellyn leads in cost of living index (136 vs 181). Glen Ellyn leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 58,250 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+13.3 |
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60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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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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