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Arlington, MA vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in Arlington?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 9.3 years older than in Arlington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or Arlington?
- Northbrook housing costs are 38.6% less expensive than Arlington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or Arlington?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Arlington.

Things to do in Arlington?
Arlington, Massachusetts stands out for its mix of history and modern landmarks like Mystic River Bicycle paths or Spy Pond Park.

Things to do in Northbrook?
Northbrook IL is situated near the banks of Lake Michigan making it an ideal area for activities like sailing, fishing or swimming while still boasting great amenities with shops like Northbrook Court and Boutiques at Northbrook Place.

 Arlington, MANorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$125,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$904,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.33  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Northbrook    5 Reviews

Northbrook is a great place if: 1.) You're Jewish 2.) You're Russian 3.) You're raising a family Other than that, it's a stuck-up, sleepy, basic midwest suburb.   More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a  More

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