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Elmhurst, IL vs Bridgewater, NJ

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Bridgewater or Elmhurst?
- Bridgewater housing costs are 31.0% more expensive than Elmhurst housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bridgewater or Elmhurst?
- The average commute for residents of Bridgewater is 1.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Elmhurst.

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!

Things to do in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater, New Jersey is a township located in Somerset County. The township is home to an expansive park system and a variety of shopping centers.

 Elmhurst, ILBridgewater, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,072329,725,481
 Median Income$128,355  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$447,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.54  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Over 12 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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