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Northbrook, IL vs Livingston, NJ

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Are people in Livingston older or younger than people in Northbrook?
- The Median Age in Livingston is 4.6 years younger than in Northbrook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Livingston or Northbrook?
- Livingston housing costs are 31.9% more expensive than Northbrook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Livingston or Northbrook?
- The average commute for residents of Livingston is 3.7 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 Livingston?
Livingston, NJ is an affluent township in Essex County. With a population of almost 30,000 residents, it has become one of the most desirable suburbs in the region due to its top-notch school systems and luxurious lifestyle options.

 Northbrook, ILLivingston, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,103329,725,481
 Median Income$143,506  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$555,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%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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Reviews for Livingston    2 Reviews

Livingston's demographic composition is not correct as shown here. Livingston's largest communities are Jewish, Catholic, Asian-Indian, Chinese and Korean. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

i would like to see teachers  More

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