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South Orange Village, NJ vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in South Orange Village?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 13.7 years older than in South Orange Village.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or South Orange Village?
- Northbrook housing costs are 39.4% less expensive than South Orange Village housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or South Orange Village?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 7.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of South Orange Village.

Things to do in South Orange Village?
This lovely village located just outside Newark in New Jersey features a vibrant downtown district with numerous shops and restaurants as well as tree lined streets filled with beautiful homes. South Orange offers convenient access to NYC via public transportation while at the same time providing residents with a safe suburban atmosphere that includes excellent schools and plenty of recreational opportunities.

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.

 South Orange Village, NJNorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$160,366  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$917,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time37.4  Unlock26.38
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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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