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Holmdel, NJ vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in Holmdel?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 0.4 years older than in Holmdel.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or Holmdel?
- Northbrook housing costs are 36.0% less expensive than Holmdel housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or Holmdel?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Holmdel.

Things to do in Holmdel?
The charming town of Holmdel in New Jersey features lush parks, an abundance of outdoor recreational options, excellent shopping and dining experiences, plus diverse housing choices throughout its suburban neighborhoods.

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.

 Holmdel, NJNorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$155,845  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$868,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time39.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Holmdel    2 Reviews

My husband and I are long time (50+ years) originally from the South Shore areas of Long Island, New York. We sold our home in 2005 quicker than anticipated and rented  More

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The Holmdel Police are the worst police around! Holmdel is a quiet town with relatively no crime. Yet the Holmdel pigs enjoy harrassing residents of Holmdel whose tax  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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