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Sussex, WI vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in Sussex?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 2.9 years older than in Sussex.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or Sussex?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 16.4% more expensive than Sussex housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or Sussex?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 6.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sussex.

Things to do in Sussex?
Sussex is an unincorporated community situated within Waukesha County Wisconsin boasting just over 12 thousand people. Home to several attractive parks including Village Park Lake offering biking trails that open up great views not just of its natural beauty but also some hidden gems such as a Victorian-style greenhouse too - perfect for family fun!

Things to do in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Illinois is located near Chicago in DuPage county and offers quiet streets combined with urban amenities such as world class eateries or concerts at Wilder Mansion & Concert Hall plus easy access to Chicago's vibrant culture via public transportation. Outdoor activities are abundant all year round with sailing/boating opportunities along Salt Creek at York Woods Forest Preserve or strolls through Wilder Park Nature Center – so there’s something fun happening no matter what kind of weather it is outside!

 Sussex, WIElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$96,837  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$384,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.21  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sussex    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Good safe, place to live and raise  More

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Two years ago, when we moved to WI, we were looking at various areas to buy a house from Brookfield, Menomonee Falls to Mequon and Cedarburg. We were checking everything  More

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Reviews for Elmhurst    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  More

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