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Franklin, WI vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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Are people in Buffalo Grove older or younger than people in Franklin?
- The Median Age in Buffalo Grove is 2.3 years younger than in Franklin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Buffalo Grove or Franklin?
- Buffalo Grove housing costs are 3.9% less expensive than Franklin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Buffalo Grove or Franklin?
- The average commute for residents of Buffalo Grove is 3.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Franklin.

Things to do in Franklin?
Franklin, Wisconsin is located in Milwaukee County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Whitnall Park plus stores like Southridge Mall and dining spots near O'Donoghue's Irish Pub & Restaurant.

Things to do in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove, Illinois lies within Cook County giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Stevenson High School while also having shopping options at Arbor Town Square and numerous restaurants such as Tamarind By Maurya Indian Cuisine

 Franklin, WIBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,062329,725,481
 Median Income$89,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Franklin    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The taxes are on the high end around here. Living is alright, but Franklin is especially expensive because it's "considered" the rich part of the area. Which is a joke  More

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Over 18 years ago

this winter was very cold had wind-chills aroun  More

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Franklin is a pretty decent place to live but we are continually surprised at the increasing taxes and bureaucracy of the city government. Although we pay some of the  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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