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Woodridge Spent More Than National Average on School Supplies

Woodridge spent more than the national average on school supplies, according to Crain's Chicago Business.

Woodridge residents spent more than the national average on school supplies this year, according to Crain's Chicago Business.

All of the municipalities in DuPage County spent more than the national average on supplies. Nearby suburbs that did not spend as much as the national average included Oak Lawn, Joliet, Chicago Heights and Brookfield.

The national average was 100. Woodridge scored a 150. Woodridge scored higher than Darien (143) and Downers Grove (120 for 60515, 147 for 60516).

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Some nearby suburbs scored more than double the average. Hinsdale scored a 249, Aurora scored a 227 and Oak Brook scored a 213.

Aurora (60502): 227

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Aurora (60504): 174

Darien: 143

Downers Grove (60515): 120

Downers Grove (60516): 147

Lisle: 154

Naperville (60540): 191

Naperville (60563): 164

Naperville (60564): 257

Naperville (60565): 209

Westmont: 124

Woodridge: 150

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