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Elk Grove Village, IL vs St. Charles, IL

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Are people in St. Charles older or younger than people in Elk Grove Village?
- The Median Age in St. Charles is 0.4 years older than in Elk Grove Village.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Charles or Elk Grove Village?
- St. Charles housing costs are 25.1% more expensive than Elk Grove Village housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Charles or Elk Grove Village?
- The average commute for residents of St. Charles is 4.3 minutes longer 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 St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

 Elk Grove Village, ILSt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,908329,725,481
 Median Income$89,187  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$304,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elk Grove Village    1 Reviews

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Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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