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Elmhurst, IL vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Elmhurst?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 5.9 years younger than in Elmhurst.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Elmhurst?
- Jackson housing costs are 65.3% less expensive than Elmhurst housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Elmhurst?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 10.4 minutes shorter 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 Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Elmhurst, ILJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$128,355  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$447,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%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 Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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