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Wood Dale, IL vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in Wood Dale?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 0.1 years older than in Wood Dale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or Wood Dale?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 56.7% more expensive than Wood Dale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or Wood Dale?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 1.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wood Dale.

Things to do in Wood Dale?
Wood Dale, IL is a vibrant village west of Chicago known for its wonderful attractions including DiMucci's Pizzeria serving delicious Italian dishes or Itasca Country Club ideal for golfers; locals also attend distinctive celebrations like Mayor's Arts Fest each September.

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!

 Wood Dale, ILElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$80,079  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$285,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.94  Unlock26.38
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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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