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2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Ellington, CT vs Rock Island, IL

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Are people in Rock Island older or younger than people in Ellington?
- The Median Age in Rock Island is 3.9 years younger than in Ellington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rock Island or Ellington?
- Rock Island housing costs are 67.8% less expensive than Ellington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rock Island or Ellington?
- The average commute for residents of Rock Island is 8.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ellington.

Things to do in Ellington?
Ellington is a small rural town located northeast from Hartford filled with lush forests and fields featuring several public parks ideal for taking long walks plus plenty of nearby lakeside activities such as kayaking and biking throughout Noden Reed Park & Reserve making it an ideal destination for weekend getaways.

Things to do in Rock Island?
Rock Island, Illinois lies within Rock Island County giving tourists leisure areas such as Sunderbruch Park combined with employment opportunities at Trinity Muscatine Campus along with entertainment opportunities at Rialto Square Theatre Waipahu

 Ellington, CTRock Island, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,519329,725,481
 Median Income$109,545  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.51  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Ellington    1 Reviews
Bp · Ellington, CT
Ellington, CT
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Ellington for 21 years, am married and have 3 children. I am also a Realtor, Sallie Cappadora, with RE/Max East of the River (860-830-8894 is my cell).   More

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Reviews for Rock Island    3 Reviews
Clint · Barry, IL
Rock Island - Pros/Cons
Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living 2. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3. Not much to  More

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Gene · Taylor Ridge, IL
QCA Education and Business
Over 19 years ago

Rock Island has a varied background and contains many cultural and historic areas. It has been improving its school system and is in a metropolitan area which contains  More

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Martha · Rock Island, IL
Affordable Small City
Over 20 years ago

I just moved here for work one year ago. Moving from San Francisco here was a shock but ultimatelly good. The community is a typical midwestern small town. It is part  More

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