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Charleston, IL vs Alsip, IL

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Are people in Alsip older or younger than people in Charleston?
- The Median Age in Alsip is 12.4 years older than in Charleston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alsip or Charleston?
- Alsip housing costs are 96.2% more expensive than Charleston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alsip or Charleston?
- The average commute for residents of Alsip is 18.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Charleston.

Things to do in Charleston?
Charleston, IL is an inviting town southeast of Mattoon full of amazing places to explore like 'Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site' presenting its distinctive landscape or Coles County Historical Museum & Research Center hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Festival Of The Little Hills brings people together with food and games every August.

Things to do in Alsip?
Alsip, IL is an inviting village southwest of Chicago full of amazing places to explore like Oak Hill Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Robbins Woods Forest Preserve hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Alsip Summer Festival brings people together with food and games every July.

 Charleston, ILAlsip, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,036329,725,481
 Median Income$44,371  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$118,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.58  Unlock26.38
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i live in alsip,il. i have lived here 25yrs. one of the best things about alsip is that the housing prices are reasonable compared to other comparable cities that are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've always preferred the south suburbs compared to ever living in the dirty city of Chicago. Alsip has great apartments and great condos, but most of the residents are  More

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