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Binghamton, NY vs Dolton, IL

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Are people in Dolton older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Dolton is 1.4 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dolton or Binghamton?
- Dolton housing costs are 10.1% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dolton or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Dolton is 22.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Dolton?
Dolton, IL is located south of Chicago in Cook County and is a great place to explore all that the region has to offer such as shopping at the Lincoln Mall or the I-94 Plaza Shopping Center, or enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants nearby.

 Binghamton, NYDolton, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,588329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock15.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Dolton    3 Reviews

Every year there is at least one major crime in this city. From robbing stores, and banks, to murder, this city is welcoming some people who come from Chicago city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since July 1999 and when I decided to move out on my own, I knew that although I did like aspects of the city of Chicago, I didn't want to live there.   More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in Dolton for 17 years, and the neighborhood has changed tremendously in the last 5. This was once a nice south suburban neighborhood until they moved all of  More

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