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Carol Stream, IL vs Florence, KY

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Are people in Florence older or younger than people in Carol Stream?
- The Median Age in Florence is 0.9 years younger than in Carol Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Florence or Carol Stream?
- Florence housing costs are 24.5% less expensive than Carol Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Florence or Carol Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Florence is 8.1 minutes shorter 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 Florence?
Florence KY sits northeast Cincinnati famous for its numerous riverside attractions like Waterside Golf Course & Boone Links Country Club coupled with several entertainment centers plus two major shopping malls called Crestview Hills Mall & Turfway Park Place mall.

 Carol Stream, ILFlorence, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,699329,725,481
 Median Income$95,342  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$313,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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 Florence    5 Reviews

It's a great place to live if you are a redneck. Really, when you cross over from Ohio it's like going to another country. I grew up here and spent my formative  More

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Over 10 years ago

Northern Kentucky is just too far north for me. Too much influence from Ohio. I'm a southern girl at heart and I'm looking to get down to the true south.  More

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Raised in Northern kentucky my entire life, I moved to San Antonio Texas last year at age 19. I am now 20, and have a soft spot for Florence... It's a suburban culture,  More

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