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Waukegan, IL vs Santa Fe, NM

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Highlights
Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 9.8 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Waukegan?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 197.6% more expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 7.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waukegan.

Things to do in Waukegan?
Waukegan, Illinois sits on Lake Michigan’s banks boasting 30 miles worth of sandy beaches perfect for sunbathing or playing beach volleyball along with other activities such as biking trails around Bowen Park or fly fishing in Mill Creek.

Things to do in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe, New Mexico is considered one of America's most unique and beautiful cities that offers stunning views of both the Sangre de Cristo mountains and downtown Plaza.

 Waukegan, ILSanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population89,75186,935329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844$61,990$69,021
 Median Age34.24438.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800$541,100$338,100
 Unemployment Rate10.2%7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.1719.1426.38
Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 11 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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Reviews for Santa Fe    55 Reviews

I’ve recently moved to Santa Fe from Colorado. I love Santa Fe for various reasons… mostly because of the tricultural aspects of it. We have amazing Native American,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Bought a house here in 2013 and split my time here with other house in Adirondack Mountains of NYS. Santa Fe is great, but not perfect. Love the climate. 306 days of  More

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Over 5 years ago

The only 2 things about Santa Fe that are nice is the scenery and the weather. But, those two things cannot bring about the total comfort and homeyness that makes a city  More

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