Glen Ellyn, IL vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 30.1 min). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glen Ellyn, IL | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#563) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 28,347 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $584,435 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $128,132 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Glen Ellyn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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