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Monroe, WI vs Carpentersville, IL

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Are people in Carpentersville older or younger than people in Monroe?
- The Median Age in Carpentersville is 9.9 years younger than in Monroe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpentersville or Monroe?
- Carpentersville housing costs are 0.8% less expensive than Monroe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpentersville or Monroe?
- The average commute for residents of Carpentersville is 15.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Monroe.

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe, WI is located in Green County boasting a population close to 10,000 people. Here visitors can experience unique attractions such as the Sugar River Trails offering insight into the area's history perfect for an afternoon outing or take part in outdoor activities like fishing & canoeing ideal for nature lovers!

Things to do in Carpentersville?
Carpentersville, Illinois is found in Kane county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Carpenter Nature Center to swimming at Fox River Pool combined with shops like Spring Hill Mall and job prospects through Sherman Hospital

 Monroe, WICarpentersville, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,940329,725,481
 Median Income$57,634  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Monroe    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Monroe is not a bad place to live but trying to find a good paying job can be real  More

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The Monroe, WI area is a wonderful place to live. We are centrally located, with access to Madison (less than an hour north), Milwauke (about 2 hours northeast),  More

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I have lived in Monroe my whole life and there are NO Decent jobs here. I am one of the few lucky ones that have one of them. There are really no jobs in Monroe at  More

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Reviews for Carpentersville    1 Reviews

Feb 2021 - Been here 14 years (west side of town, near Randall Rd). Good schools. Diverse community. Shopping, restaurants, churches, etc... close and abundant. Easy  More

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