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Oconomowoc, WI vs Champaign, IL

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Are people in Champaign older or younger than people in Oconomowoc?
- The Median Age in Champaign is 13.8 years younger than in Oconomowoc.

Are housing costs cheaper in Champaign or Oconomowoc?
- Champaign housing costs are 47.2% less expensive than Oconomowoc housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Champaign or Oconomowoc?
- The average commute for residents of Champaign is 9.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oconomowoc.

Things to do in Oconomowoc?
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin spreads across two counties; Waukesha & Jefferson Counties near Lake Michigan on the southeast portion . Its close proximity to both city amenities & rural delectable treats draw tourists from all over who love being outdoors enjoying bike routes & trails that lead through this quaint little town!

Things to do in Champaign?
Champaign, Illinois is a thriving university town located approximately two hours south of Chicago. It has plenty of recreational facilities ranging from libraries to state parks offering access to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve or Homer Lake.

 Oconomowoc, WIChampaign, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,343329,725,481
 Median Income$95,914  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$360,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oconomowoc    14 Reviews

Oconomowoc is a great place to live and raise a family. The community is strategically located between Milwaukee and Madison, and is surrounded by many lakes and  More

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Over 15 years ago

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True, winters are TOO LONG in WI, but since I have to live in this state, Oconomowoc (Lake Country in general) is the ONLY place I'd want to live! Besides being a very  More

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Reviews for Champaign    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pros - close to Chicago, has Parkland community college and lots of places to eat. There is a train station downtown that is really good. Beautiful deciduous trees and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wonderful city with great  More

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Actually it's barely a nice place to live. The pros: Not terribly expensive - at one point the least expensive place to live in the country among modest sized  More

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