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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Northbrook, IL vs Elk Grove Village, IL

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Are people in Elk Grove Village older or younger than people in Northbrook?
- The Median Age in Elk Grove Village is 7.2 years younger than in Northbrook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elk Grove Village or Northbrook?
- Elk Grove Village housing costs are 45.2% less expensive than Northbrook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elk Grove Village or Northbrook?
- The average commute for residents of Elk Grove Village is 3.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Northbrook.

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.

Things to do in Elk Grove Village?
Elk Grove Village IL lies northwest Chicago home to fantastic golf courses such as White Pines Golf Course & Sparrow Lakeside Trails plus an indoor ice-rink at Lions Park!

 Northbrook, ILElk Grove Village, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,763329,725,481
 Median Income$143,506  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$555,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.88  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Northbrook    5 Reviews
Mike · Northbrook, IL
Northbrook = Jewish and Russian snobs
Over 4 years ago

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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lillianw · Batavia, IL
down to earth?
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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lillianw · Batavia, IL
quality of life
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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Reviews for Elk Grove Village    1 Reviews
Vicky · Elk Grove Village, IL
Elk Grove Village IS NOT THE EXCEPTIONAL VILLAGE
Over 13 years ago

I wish we never moved here....  More

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