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Louisville, KY vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in Louisville?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 11.4 years older than in Louisville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or Louisville?
- Northbrook housing costs are 141.8% more expensive than Louisville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or Louisville?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 7.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Louisville.

Things to do in Louisville?
Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky is a city full of life and culture. Spend the day exploring history at the Frazier History Museum or take in some incredible works of art from the Speed Art Museum. Those looking for outdoor activities can find them with a trip to Waterfront Park or enjoy some birding at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. For more excitement, head out to Churchill Downs for a tour of the historic race track or explore nearby Mammoth Cave National Park. From its world-famous attractions to its vibrant culture, Louisville-Jefferson County is sure to keep you entertained!

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.

 Louisville, KYNorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$58,357  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$229,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Louisville    32 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Louisville for 68 years it's one of the best cities to live in. The worse thing about Louisville is how much it has grown. Crime has increased in downtown  More

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Over 4 years ago

I spent a day in Louisville as a tourist. Horrible. Nothing to see. Kind of decrepited. I wished I'd skipped it  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love/miss Louisville! Not to big, not to small. JUST PERFECT!  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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