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Guilderland, NY vs Normal, IL

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#12 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)

#17 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)

#19 2005 Best Places to Live

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#240 2005 Best Places to Live

We have lived in Guilderland for the last 4 yrs, our rent has increased 8% and even with a promotion for both of us my husbands and my wages have only gone up 11%.  More

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More