3 Illinois Cities That Think They’re Better Than Everyone

I don't play social class games. I am happy for those who have been more successful in life than I have, but I will admit there are certain places that just have a "I'm better than you" vibe. There are 3 cities in Illinois that qualify as being among the snobbiest in the state based on science.

What makes a city in Illinois snobby?

The general perception is those places that have the highest average incomes with sky-high home values are the most likely cities to have a majority of snobs, but I'm not sure that's fair either. Many of my friends who have been very successful in life also tend to be philanthropists that do all they can to help others. That's why I asked ChatGPT to rank the 3 snobbiest cities in Illinois.

1 - Winnetka, Illinois

"Extremely affluent" is a phrase you'll hear mentioned often when Winnetka comes up in conversation. The fact that the famous Home Alone house exists there is an added bonus.

2 - Glencoe, Illinois

Glencoe was ranked among the wealthiest places in Illinois by Forbes. It borders Winnetka and there was a period of time where homeowners in certain areas had to pay taxes to both. Don't cry for them. The rich and famous in Glencoe can afford it. That doesn't make them bad or even rude people, but don't expect them to invite you over for dinner either.

3 - Kenilworth, Illinois

The median household income in Kenilworth is above a quarter million dollars. Home prices? The "average" home price in Kenilworth is more than $1.3 million and that's the one owned by the guy who takes care of the horses for the other multi-millionaires.