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Northbrook, IL vs San Ramon, CA

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Are people in San Ramon older or younger than people in Northbrook?
- The Median Age in San Ramon is 8.4 years younger than in Northbrook.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Ramon or Northbrook?
- San Ramon housing costs are 167.9% more expensive than Northbrook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Ramon or Northbrook?
- The average commute for residents of San Ramon is 7.3 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 San Ramon?
San Ramon, California lies in the heart of Contra Costa County with easy access to attractions like Central Park or numerous restaurants and shops along Bishop Ranch Business Park.

 Northbrook, ILSan Ramon, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,688329,725,481
 Median Income$143,506  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 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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Reviews for San Ramon    17 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

If you like the weather hot and dry, this is the place for you! Don't come here if you like to see green hills in the summer,if you don't care for sunshine for 7-8  More

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Over 14 years ago

For what you get, "it" does not live up to the premium you have to pay to get "it".!  More

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good climate i expirenced in us is san ramon i am very happy to stay in that  More

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