Compare: Pontiac, IL and Christiansburg, OH

Pontiac IL

95.3

Cost of Living

below US average

11,085

Population

11.28

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$55,226

Median Income

below US average

$139,900

Median House Price

above US average

$1150

Average Rent

below US average

10%

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Christiansburg OH

95.0

Cost of Living

below US average

501

Population

9.98

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$72,375

Median Income

below US average

$131,550

Median House Price

above US average

$1200

Average Rent

below US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of Pontiac

Friendly community
Family-oriented activities
Supportive local businesses
Growing job market
Small-town charm
Good school options
Diverse local events
Nice parks and outdoors
Access to major cities
Low cost of living

Cons of Pontiac

Fewer job opportunities
Economic struggles statewide
Limited nightlife options
Transportation challenges
Higher crime rates
Limited kid activities
Political division evident
Harsh winter weather
Less diversity present
Schools need improvement

Pros of Christiansburg

Friendly community
Diverse cultural events
Good schools nearby
Low crime rates reported
Access to outdoor activities
Growing job market
Family-friendly atmosphere
Close-knit neighborhoods
Less crowded than urban areas
Low cost of living

Cons of Christiansburg

Fewer job opportunities
Limited nightlife options
Less cultural diversity
Limited kids activities
Fewer entertainment venues
Local politics can be polarizing
Weather can be extreme
Public transport is limited
Long commutes to major cities
Possible racial tensions