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Poughkeepsie town, NY vs Champaign, IL

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Are people in Champaign older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie town?
- The Median Age in Champaign is 11.7 years younger than in Poughkeepsie town.

Are housing costs cheaper in Champaign or Poughkeepsie town?
- Champaign housing costs are 47.9% less expensive than Poughkeepsie town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Champaign or Poughkeepsie town?
- The average commute for residents of Champaign is 10.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Poughkeepsie town.

Things to do in Poughkeepsie town?
Poughkeepsie town, New York is located in Dutchess County and has become known for its vibrant city life with attractions including the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum and Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.

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.

 Poughkeepsie town, NYChampaign, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,343329,725,481
 Median Income$85,322  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$365,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.41  Unlock26.38
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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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