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Wheeling, IL vs Carpentersville, IL

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Are people in Carpentersville older or younger than people in Wheeling?
- The Median Age in Carpentersville is 6.9 years younger than in Wheeling.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpentersville or Wheeling?
- Carpentersville housing costs are 6.9% less expensive than Wheeling housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpentersville or Wheeling?
- The average commute for residents of Carpentersville is 5.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wheeling.

Things to do in Wheeling?
Wheeling, Illinois is situated in Cook County providing tourists leisure areas such as Wheeling Park District plus employment opportunities at Northwest Community Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack

Things to do in Carpentersville?
Carpentersville, Illinois is found in Kane county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Carpenter Nature Center to swimming at Fox River Pool combined with shops like Spring Hill Mall and job prospects through Sherman Hospital

 Wheeling, ILCarpentersville, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,940329,725,481
 Median Income$74,331  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$240,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wheeling    2 Reviews

Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find  More

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I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American  More

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Reviews for Carpentersville    1 Reviews

Feb 2021 - Been here 14 years (west side of town, near Randall Rd). Good schools. Diverse community. Shopping, restaurants, churches, etc... close and abundant. Easy  More

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