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Waunakee, WI vs Northbrook, IL

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Are people in Northbrook older or younger than people in Waunakee?
- The Median Age in Northbrook is 10.0 years older than in Waunakee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northbrook or Waunakee?
- Northbrook housing costs are 17.1% more expensive than Waunakee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northbrook or Waunakee?
- The average commute for residents of Northbrook is 7.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Waunakee.

Things to do in Waunakee?
Waunakee, WI is a lively village north of Madison full of breathtaking views like Tower Hill Park and exciting activities such as water sports at Pheasant Branch Conservancy; local cultures are blended together in the city with festivals like Waunafest celebrating art and music.

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.

 Waunakee, WINorthbrook, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,108329,725,481
 Median Income$118,631  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$474,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waunakee    2 Reviews

Waunakee is a great community with strong values. It's a great place to raise a family. It is located conveniently making commutes to Middleton, Sun Prairie, and Madison  More

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Over 13 years ago

If you want to fit in, in Waunakee, plan on having a lot of  More

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Reviews for Northbrook    5 Reviews

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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