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Champaign, IL vs Painesville, OH

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Are people in Painesville older or younger than people in Champaign?
- The Median Age in Painesville is 4.3 years older than in Champaign.

Are housing costs cheaper in Painesville or Champaign?
- Painesville housing costs are 9.2% less expensive than Champaign housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Painesville or Champaign?
- The average commute for residents of Painesville is 4.9 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 Painesville?
Painesville, OH is an attractive suburb east of Cleveland boasting many amazing landmarks such as Lake Metroparks Farmpark displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or Holden Arboretum ideal for relaxation; people can also join in the remarkable Riverside Wine Festival highlighting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every June.

 Champaign, ILPainesville, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,311329,725,481
 Median Income$52,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.238.4
 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 Painesville    2 Reviews

I have lived in Painesville for the last 16 years. The last 3 generations of my family have lived in Painesville and even attended the local high school, Thomas W.  More

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Decent place to live, but downtown painesville is very rundown. If you want to live in Lake County, Ohio, best to live in either Mentor or  More

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