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Round Lake Beach, IL vs Payson, AZ

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Are people in Payson older or younger than people in Round Lake Beach?
- The Median Age in Payson is 25.9 years older than in Round Lake Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Payson or Round Lake Beach?
- Payson housing costs are 104.2% more expensive than Round Lake Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Payson or Round Lake Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Payson is 13.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Round Lake Beach.

Things to do in Round Lake Beach?
Round Lake Beach, IL is nestled within the beautiful Fox River Valley along the border between Illinois and Wisconsin. With its impressive Hill View Nature Preserve full of migrating birds running alongside its neighboring lake; Round Lake Beach serves as a peaceful haven that many flock to taking advantage of all that the great outdoors has to offer while still being within easy reach of Chicago’s bustling downtown!

Things to do in Payson?
Payson, AZ is an incorporated town located in Gila County with a population of around fifteen thousand people. Payson offers plenty of outdoor activities perfect for anyone looking to explore nature through hiking trails or fishing at the local rodeo pond! Additionally there are many stores, eateries, and entertainment spots available offering its community something fun to do all year round.

 Round Lake Beach, ILPayson, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,229329,725,481
 Median Income$79,837  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Round Lake Beach    1 Reviews

I'm a long time resident (more than 17 years). Round Lake Beach has a lower average cost of housing than other nearby cities. A wide variety of people of ages and  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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