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Elmhurst, IL vs Lakewood, CA

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Are people in Lakewood older or younger than people in Elmhurst?
- The Median Age in Lakewood is 2.2 years younger than in Elmhurst.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lakewood or Elmhurst?
- Lakewood housing costs are 64.7% more expensive than Elmhurst housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lakewood or Elmhurst?
- The average commute for residents of Lakewood is 0.1 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 Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

 Elmhurst, ILLakewood, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,419329,725,481
 Median Income$128,355  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$447,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.6%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 Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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