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Lombard, IL vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Lombard?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 1.6 years older than in Lombard.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Lombard?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 16.1% less expensive than Lombard housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Lombard?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 7.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lombard.

Things to do in Lombard?
Lombard, Illinois is found in DuPage County featuring Wild Meadows Trout Farm or Cantigny Park along with food options such as Los Burritos Mexicanos Restaurant.

Things to do in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

 Lombard, ILOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$89,079  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$308,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.94  Unlock26.38
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 Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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