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Champaign, IL vs Fairborn, OH

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Highlights
Are people in Fairborn older or younger than people in Champaign?
- The Median Age in Fairborn is 8.0 years older than in Champaign.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairborn or Champaign?
- Fairborn housing costs are 16.1% less expensive than Champaign housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairborn or Champaign?
- The average commute for residents of Fairborn is 4.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Champaign.

Things to do in Champaign?
Champaign, Illinois is a thriving university town located approximately two hours south of Chicago. It has plenty of recreational facilities ranging from libraries to state parks offering access to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve or Homer Lake.

Things to do in Fairborn?
Fairborn OH lies south of Dayton featuring several scenic parks as well as numerous historical attractions including Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

 Champaign, ILFairborn, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,398329,725,481
 Median Income$52,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$190,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Champaign    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pros - close to Chicago, has Parkland community college and lots of places to eat. There is a train station downtown that is really good. Beautiful deciduous trees and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wonderful city with great  More

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Actually it's barely a nice place to live. The pros: Not terribly expensive - at one point the least expensive place to live in the country among modest sized  More

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Reviews for Fairborn    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

One of the best places to live; it's affordable and has a great atmosphere. You will be pleased to meet friendly and outgoing people. Awesome location with lots to do  More

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