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Needham, MA vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in Needham?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 5.6 years older than in Needham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or Needham?
- Northbrook housing costs are 56.3% less expensive than Needham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or Needham?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 0.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Needham.

Things to do in Needham?
Needham MA lies west Boston popular primarily due its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Charles River Country Club or exploring nearby Hemlock Gorge where visitors may take part in different water sports or simply enjoy some peace & tranquility while walking along sandy beaches.

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.

 Needham, MANorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$182,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,269,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.35  Unlock26.38
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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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