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St. Charles, IL vs Oconomowoc, WI

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Are people in Oconomowoc older or younger than people in St. Charles?
- The Median Age in Oconomowoc is 1.5 years younger than in St. Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oconomowoc or St. Charles?
- Oconomowoc housing costs are 5.3% less expensive than St. Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oconomowoc or St. Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Oconomowoc is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Charles.

Things to do in St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

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!

 St. Charles, ILOconomowoc, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,969329,725,481
 Median Income$106,069  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.08  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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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

very  More

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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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