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Charleston, IL vs Midland, MI

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Are people in Midland older or younger than people in Charleston?
- The Median Age in Midland is 11.1 years older than in Charleston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Midland or Charleston?
- Midland housing costs are 69.5% more expensive than Charleston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Midland or Charleston?
- The average commute for residents of Midland is 4.4 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 Midland?
Midland, Michigan is situated in Midland county giving people a variety of recreation venues ranging from Dow Gardens to Whiting Forest as well as a variety of employment opportunities through Northwood University.

 Charleston, ILMidland, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,425329,725,481
 Median Income$44,371  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$118,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.58  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Midland    21 Reviews

I’ve been here a couple months. Everything is beautiful, but the people here are god awful cheap. Don’t know if the people here are all lazy or what, but working here  More

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I've lived here for 3 years, originally from Port Huron. Moved here because of the beauty, bad idea. The people are snobby and they raise their kids to be as well. I've  More

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I grew up in Midland and lived there up until I went to college, and now I am back 30 years later. While I agree that if you are looking for a very vibrant place with  More

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