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New Rochelle, NY vs Crystal Lake, IL

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Are people in Crystal Lake older or younger than people in New Rochelle?
- The Median Age in Crystal Lake is 1.3 years younger than in New Rochelle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Crystal Lake or New Rochelle?
- Crystal Lake housing costs are 62.1% less expensive than New Rochelle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Crystal Lake or New Rochelle?
- The average commute for residents of Crystal Lake is 0.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Rochelle.

Things to do in New Rochelle?
New Rochelle, New York lies in Westchester County providing visitors easy access to both modern venues such as The Loft at City Council as well as classic landmarks like Thomas Paine Cottage Museum.

Things to do in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake, Illinois is found in McHenry county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Crystal Lake South High School while also having shopping options at Crystal Point Mall and multiple restaurants including Wildfire Barbeque Co.

 New Rochelle, NYCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,082329,725,481
 Median Income$87,159  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$781,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Rochelle    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I recently moved out of new rochelle because i wanted to get my own home for me it was hard because i couldn't afford a house there i love new rochelle and i wish it was  More

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the cost of living in new rochelle is high i used to be a resident but i visit the city about 2-3 times a month besides the high cost of living the city has alot to  More

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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 12 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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