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Lombard, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Buffalo Grove is 1.8% longer than it is for residents of Lombard.
- 37.2% more residents of Buffalo Grove work from home compared to residents of Lombard.
 Lombard, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3027
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 Lombard, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk1.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock19.2%9.7%
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 Lombard, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock4.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.16.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.6%2.9%
Reviews for Lombard    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I lived in Lombard for 19 years before moving out of state in 2020. My primary issue with Illinois, not Lombard per so, is the real estate tax rate. I retired and  More

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Lombard is a good, solid suburban-Chicago town. Mid-west values, limited crime with sound school system. Neighboring Glen Ellyn is more affluent with matching property  More

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Very low crime rate. Love  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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