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New Albany, OH vs Champaign, IL

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Are people in Champaign older or younger than people in New Albany?
- The Median Age in Champaign is 12.3 years younger than in New Albany.

Are housing costs cheaper in Champaign or New Albany?
- Champaign housing costs are 64.1% less expensive than New Albany housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Champaign or New Albany?
- The average commute for residents of Champaign is 5.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Albany.

Things to do in New Albany?
New Albany, OH is an inviting city southeast of Columbus providing numerous delightful attractions such as Rocky Fork Metro Park displaying its distinctive environment or Indian Run Falls perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Celebration Under the Stars highlighting culture through foods, music and art each August.

Things to do in Champaign?
Champaign, Illinois is a thriving university town located approximately two hours south of Chicago. It has plenty of recreational facilities ranging from libraries to state parks offering access to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve or Homer Lake.

 New Albany, OHChampaign, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,343329,725,481
 Median Income$206,130  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$530,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Albany    3 Reviews

Love it here. The school is great, our house is massive. My husband got a sweet gig a A+F so the kids are always looking  More

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Over 11 years ago

We lived in New Albany for 5 years before moving to Florida. I can't express how much we miss it and we're considering moving back. New Albany is a very safe city with  More

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Over 16 years ago

I'm from Dayton and moved to Westerville for college. I then bought my first place in New Albany about 2 years ago. This is the best decision I've made. I'd love to  More

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Reviews for Champaign    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pros - close to Chicago, has Parkland community college and lots of places to eat. There is a train station downtown that is really good. Beautiful deciduous trees and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wonderful city with great  More

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Actually it's barely a nice place to live. The pros: Not terribly expensive - at one point the least expensive place to live in the country among modest sized  More

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