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Brookfield, WI vs Carpentersville, IL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpentersville or Brookfield?
- Carpentersville housing costs are 42.4% less expensive than Brookfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpentersville or Brookfield?
- The average commute for residents of Carpentersville is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Brookfield.

Things to do in Brookfield?
Brookfield, Wisconsin is found in Waukesha County offering its citizens access to parks including Mitchell Park while also having shopping options near Brookfield Square Mall plus multiple restaurants including Noodles & Company

Things to do in Carpentersville?
Carpentersville, Illinois is found in Kane county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Carpenter Nature Center to swimming at Fox River Pool combined with shops like Spring Hill Mall and job prospects through Sherman Hospital

 Brookfield, WICarpentersville, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,940329,725,481
 Median Income$110,616  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$389,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.24  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brookfield    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Overall I believe field is a great place to live and raise a family. Milwaukee certainly has its share of problems like any large metropolitan area. Overall I believe  More

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Over 14 years ago

I love Brookfield for the most part. The Elmbrook school district is amazing and test scores are always above average level. The one downfall of the city is that there  More

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About turn 35, and have lived in Brookfield for 9 years. Brookfield is broken into two parts, city and village, both are very safe- especially when compared to  More

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Reviews for Carpentersville    1 Reviews

Feb 2021 - Been here 14 years (west side of town, near Randall Rd). Good schools. Diverse community. Shopping, restaurants, churches, etc... close and abundant. Easy  More

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