Several Chicago suburbs are ranked in the top ten of most affordable and premiere suburbs in the nation. These burbs offer suburb living with a city-like lifestyle. Some of the characteristics they looked are the safety of the neighborhood, shopping and dining, outdoor recreation and quality housing. Eight out of 10 ain’t bad when there’s a 100 on their list! Here are the eight where you can live amenity-rich, affordably!

Number 1: Crystal Lake, IL

• Avg. home price: $301,757
• Avg. Chicago home price: $309,268

Number 2: Algonquin, IL

• Avg. home price: $331,258
• Avg. Chicago home price: $309,268

Number 3: Elk Grove Village, IL

• Avg. home price $331,338
• Avg. Chicago home price: $309,268

Number 4: Snellville, GA

• Avg. home price $335, 538
• Avg. Chicago home price: $395,088

Number 5: Bloomingdale, IL

• Avg. home price: $344,964
• Avg. Chicago home price: $309,268

Number 6: Vernon Hills, IL

• Avg. home price: $351,844
• Avg. Chicago home price: $309,268

Number 7: Buffalo Grove, IL

• Avg. home price: $366,486
• Avg. Chicago home price: $309,268

Number 8: Orland Park, IL

• Avg. home price: $368,057
• Avg. Chicago home price: $309,268

Number 9: Morton Grove, IL

• Avg. home price: $374,169
• Avg. Chicago home price: $309,268

Number 10: North Haven CT

• Avg. home price: $375,380
• Avg. Chicago home price: $259,497