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Ottawa, IL vs Saratoga, CA

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Are people in Saratoga older or younger than people in Ottawa?
- The Median Age in Saratoga is 10.5 years older than in Ottawa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Saratoga or Ottawa?
- Saratoga housing costs are 2,136.9% more expensive than Ottawa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Saratoga or Ottawa?
- The average commute for residents of Saratoga is 8.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ottawa.

Things to do in Ottawa?
Ottawa, IL is an inviting town northwest of Chicago full of amazing places to explore like La Salle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area displaying its distinctive landscape or Canal Corridor Association hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Ottawa Two Rivers Wine Festival brings people together with food and games every April.

Things to do in Saratoga?
Saratoga, CA is home to many affluent neighborhoods, museums, and parks. It's a vibrant community with excellent schools and a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

 Ottawa, ILSaratoga, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,194329,725,481
 Median Income$61,083  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$151,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ottawa    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Have all of the radiation sites been cleaned up? If not, did the tornado stir up and blast some radiation from these sites to other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Good location with low cost of living and close enough to Chicago and suburbs to take advantage of their  More

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Over 15 years ago

Although Ottawa is a very nice place to live, living here is becoming rediculous...as taxes go. I bought a house less then four years ago and my taxed went from  More

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Reviews for Saratoga    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We moved to Saratoga 2 years ago and we are little bit disappointed. Schools are great but kids almost never play outside although it is VERY safe little town. Neighbors  More

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Over 19 years ago

Saratoga schools are first rate. Great parent involvment fairly diverse. Schools seem always interested in  More

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