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Northbrook, IL vs Lexington, MA

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Are people in Lexington older or younger than people in Northbrook?
- The Median Age in Lexington is 2.4 years younger than in Northbrook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lexington or Northbrook?
- Lexington housing costs are 138.1% more expensive than Northbrook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lexington or Northbrook?
- The average commute for residents of Lexington is 1.7 minutes longer 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 Lexington?
Lexington, MA rests in the suburbs of Boston with plenty of attractions for nature lovers ranging from the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge to the Minuteman National Park trails.

 Northbrook, ILLexington, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,235329,725,481
 Median Income$143,506  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$555,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Northbrook    5 Reviews

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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