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Chicago Heights, IL vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Chicago Heights?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 0.9 years younger than in Chicago Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Chicago Heights?
- Jackson housing costs are 4.8% less expensive than Chicago Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Chicago Heights?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 8.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Chicago Heights.

Things to do in Chicago Heights?
Chicago Heights, IL sits on the edge of Cook County southwest of Chicago and provides easy access to attractions like Chicago Zoo or Shedd Aquarium for its local inhabitants while still offering a peaceful atmosphere outside the hubbub of the Windy City.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Chicago Heights, ILJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$54,870  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$163,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Chicago Heights    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I think Chicago's public transportation is one of the best in the country. The system give you access to the entire metro area a surrounding suburbs. It is not a  More

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Over 18 years ago

What I've noticed since moving back about a year ago is that there are many, many pit bulls, rottweillers and any other labelled MEAN dogs! People let them run around  More

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Over 19 years ago

Born and raised here I might be biased, but I think Chicago is one of the best cities in which to live. There's always lots to do, whatever you're in to. Sporting  More

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Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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