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Delaware, OH vs Champaign, IL

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Are people in Champaign older or younger than people in Delaware?
- The Median Age in Champaign is 9.3 years younger than in Delaware.

Are housing costs cheaper in Champaign or Delaware?
- Champaign housing costs are 45.7% less expensive than Delaware housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Champaign or Delaware?
- The average commute for residents of Champaign is 12.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Delaware.

Things to do in Delaware?
Delaware, Ohio sits within Delaware county giving residents access to parks such as Deer Haven Preserve while also offering shopping options at Tanger Outlets Columbus.

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.

 Delaware, OHChampaign, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,343329,725,481
 Median Income$78,900  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$350,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Delaware    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The crime in Delaware is mix. Delaware like the rest of the country has an Heroin Epidemic. sadly there is an obituary in the town paper of someone who overdosed.   More

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Over 14 years ago

Delaware Ohio is a really great small town where old cars can cruise Sandusky St during the annual car show while families stroll along the street eating ice cream. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Delaware county is very diversified - city and country. Huge shopping mall and small antique shops. Extremes on both ends of almost everythig and everything in the  More

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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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