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East Islip, NY vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in East Islip?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 3.0 years younger than in East Islip.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or East Islip?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 15.5% less expensive than East Islip housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or East Islip?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of East Islip.

Things to do in East Islip?
East Islip is an incorporated town located in Suffolk County, New York featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Great South Bay provides amazing views great for outdoor activities. Additionally there are numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine ideal for any budget during their stay here!

Things to do in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Illinois is located near Chicago in DuPage county and offers quiet streets combined with urban amenities such as world class eateries or concerts at Wilder Mansion & Concert Hall plus easy access to Chicago's vibrant culture via public transportation. Outdoor activities are abundant all year round with sailing/boating opportunities along Salt Creek at York Woods Forest Preserve or strolls through Wilder Park Nature Center – so there’s something fun happening no matter what kind of weather it is outside!

 East Islip, NYElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$126,313  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$528,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.34  Unlock26.38
Reviews for East Islip    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Living on the South Shore of Long Island we are the first -in line to get hit with the hurricanes etc that our fall weather is notorious for. On avg I would say there  More

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Over 12 years ago

Living on the South Shore of Long Island we are the first -in line to get hit with the hurricanes etc that our fall weather is notorious for. On avg I would say there  More

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Over 18 years ago

Nice place to live good schools friendly neighborhood lots to do and  More

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Reviews for Elmhurst    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  More

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