| | Blue Island, IL | New Lenox, IL | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.7 | 99.0 | 100 |
| Health | 88.0 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 54.2 | 113.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $175,000 | $344,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,500.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 136.6 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.3 | 133.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Blue Island 
2 Reviews
If you enjoy crime, pollution , rats, unemployment, corruption, overcrowded schools and subpar city services bad streets and alleys then by all means stay or move in. More
I've lived in Blue Island for about 20 years, and I wouldn't choose to live anywhere else. The community is welcoming, the housing is unique and charming, and we are a More
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Reviews for New Lenox 
4 Reviews
New Lenox is located at the I-80 and I-355 junction and only a few miles from the I-57 and I-80 junction. In non-rush hour times downtown Chicago is about 35 minutes More
The construction of new housing had slowed down the last couple of years; however, we are slowly seeing an increase in that department. We, definitely, are in need of More
Low crime rate. Nice place to raise your More
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