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Highland Park, IL vs St. Charles, IL

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Are people in St. Charles older or younger than people in Highland Park?
- The Median Age in St. Charles is 6.2 years younger than in Highland Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Charles or Highland Park?
- St. Charles housing costs are 37.9% less expensive than Highland Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Charles or Highland Park?
- The average commute for residents of St. Charles is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Highland Park.

Things to do in Highland Park?
Highland Park, IL is situated north of Chicago on Lake Michigan’s shores while surrounded by lush green woods full of wildlife that visitors can observe thanks to numerous dedicated nature preserves along cutting across the surrounding area.

Things to do in St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

 Highland Park, ILSt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,908329,725,481
 Median Income$153,226  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$613,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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