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Bethany, OR vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in Bethany?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 11.9 years older than in Bethany.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or Bethany?
- Northbrook housing costs are 20.2% less expensive than Bethany housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or Bethany?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 5.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bethany.

Things to do in Bethany?
Bethany, OR located near Portland on the Oregon Coast stands out from other nearby towns due to its numerous outdoor activities including hiking trails along scenic creeks and rivers that pass through several nature preserves. Bethany also boasts one of Oregon's oldest public libraries - dating back to 1885 - which has become a landmark attraction for locals seeking books or intellectual conversations with their neighbors.

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.

 Bethany, ORNorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$143,548  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bethany    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Bethany is an amazing place to live in! We've been living here for almost a year now. -Only a 20-minute drive to Portland -20-minute drive to Beaverton where they  More

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Over 4 years ago

Overcrowded with heavy traffic. New housing with very little space between them and no privacy!  More

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Lived here since 2006 and loved it here. Now it has gotten overcrowded and traffic is crazy. Taxes are high and houses are way overpriced. Students are being shifted  More

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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 15 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 15 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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