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Groton, CT vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in Groton?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 14.8 years older than in Groton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or Groton?
- Northbrook housing costs are 58.1% more expensive than Groton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or Groton?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 11.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Groton.

Things to do in Groton?
Groton, Connecticut sits within New London county featuring numerous attractions such as the U.S. Naval Submarine Base or Bluff Point State Park combined with stores like The Pavilions at Baltic Place shopping center and multiple dining spots including Golden Caesar Chinese Restuarant

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.

 Groton, CTNorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$73,999  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.87  Unlock26.38
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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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