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Brea, CA vs Algonquin, IL

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Are people in Algonquin older or younger than people in Brea?
- The Median Age in Algonquin is 1.7 years older than in Brea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Algonquin or Brea?
- Algonquin housing costs are 64.8% less expensive than Brea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Algonquin or Brea?
- The average commute for residents of Algonquin is 3.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Brea.

Things to do in Brea?
Brea, California is a city located in Orange County that has become known for its entertainment options including Downtown Brea's Main Street Promenade and Brea Mall Shopping Center.

Things to do in Algonquin?
Algonquin, IL is a beautiful small village situated along the Fox River where you can experience quaint downtown dining and shopping. It has multiple golf courses scattered around that provide fantastic views of the surrounding nature as well as trails that are great for biking or simply taking a leisurely stroll.

 Brea, CAAlgonquin, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,869329,725,481
 Median Income$108,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 Avg. Home Price$942,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.43  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Brea    10 Reviews
Patricia · Brea, CA
Cost of living and traffic in Orange County Ca
Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Ken · Nashville, TN
Brea, CA a Great City
Over 12 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Lawrence · Brea, CA
Great North Orange County City
Over 13 years ago

Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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Reviews for Algonquin    4 Reviews
Joan · Lake St. Louis, MO
Algonquin
Over 1 years ago

Algonquin has really changed and grown, especially west algonquin. Politically though it leans conservative. That has not changed. People are nice though and they are  More

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Jim · Algonquin, IL
What crime?
Over 15 years ago

This town is practically Mayberry as far as crime goes.  More

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Kevin · Algonquin, IL
Algonquin Illinois
Over 18 years ago

Algonquin is a far northwest suburb of Chicago north of Elgin IL off of I90. The western part of Algonquin has shown significant growth and expansion over the past few  More

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