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Fairborn, OH vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in Fairborn?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 5.7 years older than in Fairborn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or Fairborn?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 179.8% more expensive than Fairborn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or Fairborn?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 9.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fairborn.

Things to do in Fairborn?
Fairborn OH lies south of Dayton featuring several scenic parks as well as numerous historical attractions including Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

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!

 Fairborn, OHElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$54,076  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fairborn    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

One of the best places to live; it's affordable and has a great atmosphere. You will be pleased to meet friendly and outgoing people. Awesome location with lots to do  More

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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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