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Champaign, IL vs Gainesville, GA

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Highlights
Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Champaign?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 5.5 years older than in Champaign.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Champaign?
- Gainesville housing costs are 73.5% more expensive than Champaign housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Champaign?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 6.0 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 Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

 Champaign, ILGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$52,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$190,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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 Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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