| | Racine, WI | Lombard, IL | United States |
| Overall | 86.2 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.1 | 97.8 | 100 |
| Health | 100.4 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 47.8 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $156,300 | $308,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,870.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.7 | 120.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.0 | 141.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Racine 
9 Reviews
Sad to see how far it has fallen over the last three decades or so. Still very depressed More
This city is a complete mess. I have lived all over the US for work and this place is a little Detroit after the great depression post 2008. Work is non-existent and More
No jobs, no recreation. Poor education. High crime. More
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Reviews for Lombard 
4 Reviews
I lived in Lombard for 19 years before moving out of state in 2020. My primary issue with Illinois, not Lombard per so, is the real estate tax rate. I retired and More
Lombard is a good, solid suburban-Chicago town. Mid-west values, limited crime with sound school system. Neighboring Glen Ellyn is more affluent with matching property More
Very low crime rate. Love More
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