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Northbrook, IL vs Sammamish, WA

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Are people in Sammamish older or younger than people in Northbrook?
- The Median Age in Sammamish is 9.8 years younger than in Northbrook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sammamish or Northbrook?
- Sammamish housing costs are 151.2% more expensive than Northbrook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sammamish or Northbrook?
- The average commute for residents of Sammamish is 2.6 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 Sammamish?
Sammamish, Washington is a beautiful city located in the Pacific Northwest. This charming city offers plenty for visitors to enjoy such as the gorgeous Pine Lake Park or the tranquil Sammamish River Trail. Residents here also take advantage of all the outdoor activities available at Beaver Lake Park, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and Lake Sammamish State Park. With its excellent school systems, thriving businesses, and numerous recreational opportunities, it's no wonder why so many people choose to make Sammamish their home.

 Northbrook, ILSammamish, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock66,532329,725,481
 Median Income$143,506  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$555,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%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 Sammamish    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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