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Carol Stream, IL vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in Carol Stream?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 0.8 years older than in Carol Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or Carol Stream?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 42.7% more expensive than Carol Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or Carol Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Carol Stream.

Things to do in Carol Stream?
Carol Stream, Illinois sits within DuPage county featuring numerous attractions such Red Gate Bridge Nature Preserve or Cantigny Park combined with stores like Stratford Square Mall and local food spots like Dairy Queen

Things to do in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Illinois is located near Chicago in DuPage county and offers quiet streets combined with urban amenities such as world class eateries or concerts at Wilder Mansion & Concert Hall plus easy access to Chicago's vibrant culture via public transportation. Outdoor activities are abundant all year round with sailing/boating opportunities along Salt Creek at York Woods Forest Preserve or strolls through Wilder Park Nature Center – so there’s something fun happening no matter what kind of weather it is outside!

 Carol Stream, ILElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$95,342  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$313,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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Reviews for Elmhurst    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  More

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