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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Brookfield, WI

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Are people in Brookfield older or younger than people in Buffalo Grove?
- The Median Age in Brookfield is 2.9 years older than in Buffalo Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brookfield or Buffalo Grove?
- Brookfield housing costs are 16.3% more expensive than Buffalo Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brookfield or Buffalo Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Brookfield is 7.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Buffalo Grove.

Things to do in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove, Illinois lies within Cook County giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Stevenson High School while also having shopping options at Arbor Town Square and numerous restaurants such as Tamarind By Maurya Indian Cuisine

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

 Buffalo Grove, ILBrookfield, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,020329,725,481
 Median Income$121,212  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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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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