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Elk Grove Village, IL vs Portland, OR

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Are people in Portland older or younger than people in Elk Grove Village?
- The Median Age in Portland is 3.9 years younger than in Elk Grove Village.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portland or Elk Grove Village?
- Portland housing costs are 76.4% more expensive than Elk Grove Village housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portland or Elk Grove Village?
- The average commute for residents of Portland is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Elk Grove Village.

Things to do in Elk Grove Village?
Elk Grove Village IL lies northwest Chicago home to fantastic golf courses such as White Pines Golf Course & Sparrow Lakeside Trails plus an indoor ice-rink at Lions Park!

Things to do in Portland?
Portland, Oregon is a vibrant city full of culture and fun activities. Spend the day exploring downtown or visit some of the city's many parks, trails and gardens such as Washington Park and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Enjoy top restaurants, breweries, shopping and nightlife activities around Alberta Street or take in the majestic views from Mount Tabor. For those looking for more adventure and exploration, head out to the Columbia River Gorge or the Cascade Mountains. From its unique attractions to its natural beauty, Portland is sure to keep you busy!

 Elk Grove Village, ILPortland, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock647,176329,725,481
 Median Income$89,187  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$304,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.77  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Portland    386 Reviews

I lived in Portland for 19 years (I've also lived in Boise, ID, the Bay Area, Austin, TX and now Nampa, ID). It drives me nuts when people try to give a large city a  More

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One of the best cities in America. Food scene is the best in the world. Weather is preferable over places where you have the same weather year round. I enjoy the  More

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I moved from Houston to Portland about a year ago. I remember reading the reviews on here and it making me second guess moving before I did, so I wanted to come back and  More

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