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Champaign, IL vs Kentwood, MI

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Are people in Kentwood older or younger than people in Champaign?
- The Median Age in Kentwood is 7.7 years older than in Champaign.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kentwood or Champaign?
- Kentwood housing costs are 44.6% more expensive than Champaign housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kentwood or Champaign?
- The average commute for residents of Kentwood is 4.3 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 Kentwood?
Kentwood, MI lies in Kent County, Michigan and has a population of nearly 52,000 people. Home to two major shopping malls—Woodland Mall and Centerpoint Mall—Kentwood provides plenty of opportunities for retail therapy. Kentwood also boasts numerous restaurants along with several local parks like Pinewood Park which offer plenty of fun activities for all ages.

 Champaign, ILKentwood, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock53,884329,725,481
 Median Income$52,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$190,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Kentwood    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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