salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most homes (78.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 68.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,680 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Illinois. It is number 228 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glen Ellyn?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glen Ellyn
| Size | Glen Ellyn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,424 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,636 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,255 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,620 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glen Ellyn overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glen Ellyn, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glen Ellyn
Life in Glen Ellyn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glen Ellyn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,983 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $544,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glen Ellyn, IL?
Renting in Glen Ellyn costs a median of about $1,792 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Glen Ellyn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,680 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glen Ellyn cheap or expensive?
Glen Ellyn is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $152,002. It ranks 228th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glen Ellyn?
The median homeowner in Glen Ellyn pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.84% of the median home value.
Is Glen Ellyn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Glen Ellyn?
The median home value in Glen Ellyn is $544,000, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
28,390 people live in Glen Ellyn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.