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Grand Island, NE vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in Grand Island?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 14.1 years older than in Grand Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or Grand Island?
- Northbrook housing costs are 173.3% more expensive than Grand Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or Grand Island?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 13.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Grand Island.

Things to do in Grand Island?
Grand Island, NE is a charming city situated in the heart of Nebraska’s farm country. This picturesque landscape provides plenty of recreational opportunities and scenic vistas throughout the year. Grand Island also offers excellent educational facilities and luxurious shopping centers at its doorstep.

Things to do in Northbrook?
Northbrook IL is situated near the banks of Lake Michigan making it an ideal area for activities like sailing, fishing or swimming while still boasting great amenities with shops like Northbrook Court and Boutiques at Northbrook Place.

 Grand Island, NENorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$58,162  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$203,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Grand Island    1 Reviews

nice for the family but hard to find a good paying job.. the platte river is nice. i would try kearney before grand  More

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Reviews for Northbrook    5 Reviews

Northbrook is a great place if: 1.) You're Jewish 2.) You're Russian 3.) You're raising a family Other than that, it's a stuck-up, sleepy, basic midwest suburb.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a  More

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