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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Buffalo Grove?
- The Median Age in Madison is 2.4 years younger than in Buffalo Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Buffalo Grove?
- Madison housing costs are 6.4% more expensive than Buffalo Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Buffalo Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 10.2 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 Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Buffalo Grove, ILMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$121,212  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%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 Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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