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Addison, IL vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in Addison?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 2.7 years older than in Addison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or Addison?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 51.9% more expensive than Addison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or Addison?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 4.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Addison.

Things to do in Addison?
Addison, Illinois is located in DuPage County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Centennial Park plus stores like Addison Town Center and dining spots near Good Eats.

Things to do in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Illinois is located near Chicago in DuPage county and offers quiet streets combined with urban amenities such as world class eateries or concerts at Wilder Mansion & Concert Hall plus easy access to Chicago's vibrant culture via public transportation. Outdoor activities are abundant all year round with sailing/boating opportunities along Salt Creek at York Woods Forest Preserve or strolls through Wilder Park Nature Center – so there’s something fun happening no matter what kind of weather it is outside!

 Addison, ILElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$75,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$294,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.29  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Addison    1 Reviews

Ehh... It's ok I guess.... Too much crime tho... Can't even go outside my home without worrying about getting robbed or harassed... You be hearing sirens pretty much  More

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Reviews for Elmhurst    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  More

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