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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Wellesley, MA

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Are people in Wellesley older or younger than people in Buffalo Grove?
- The Median Age in Wellesley is 5.9 years younger than in Buffalo Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wellesley or Buffalo Grove?
- Wellesley housing costs are 394.4% more expensive than Buffalo Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wellesley or Buffalo Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Wellesley is 0.4 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 Wellesley?
Wellesley is an affluent suburban town just outside Boston offering residents an excellent school system coupled with lush green spaces including an arboretum within Wellesley College's campus .Weekly farmers markets provide fresh produce year round adding further convenience for residents who can easily commute into Boston using either public transportation options or highways leading directly into downtown .

 Buffalo Grove, ILWellesley, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,365329,725,481
 Median Income$121,212  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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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