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Benton Harbor, MI vs Chester, PA

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Are people in Chester older or younger than people in Benton Harbor?
- The Median Age in Chester is 1.5 years younger than in Benton Harbor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Chester or Benton Harbor?
- Chester housing costs are 15.1% less expensive than Benton Harbor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Chester or Benton Harbor?
- The average commute for residents of Chester is 4.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Benton Harbor.

Things to do in Benton Harbor?
Benton Harbor MI is an unincorporated Peninsula within Berrien County boasting spectacular inland lakes connected by canals creating opportunities for cruising Michigan's Lakeshore coasters that tour through unique villages such as Harbert Beach offering Arts & Crafts galleries with locally sourced products worthy trying out!

Things to do in Chester?
Chester PA sits within Delaware County right across the river from Philadelphia with many cultural attractions such as historical venues portraying life during Revolutionary War times plus numerous family friendly parks like Crozer Park along Route 291.

 Benton Harbor, MIChester, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,819329,725,481
 Median Income$24,549  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$108,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock14.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.33  Unlock26.38
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Over 11 years ago

EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A SMALL TOWN, THE TRANSPORTATION IS CONVENIENT FOR ALL MODES OR LINKS TO ALL AREAS OUTSIDE THE  More

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The people are the problem in Chester PA. Probably 97% of the poplulation abuses drugs. Many of the people that live there aide the drug dealers because they grew up  More

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25% of the population living below the poverty line, at times the drop out rate from the high school has been 50% (which explains why 25% of adults over 18 don't have a  More

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