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East Lyme, CT vs Waukegan, IL

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Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in East Lyme?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 14.5 years younger than in East Lyme.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or East Lyme?
- Waukegan housing costs are 59.8% less expensive than East Lyme housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or East Lyme?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of East Lyme.

Things to do in East Lyme?
East Lyme, CT is an attractive town southeast of New London home to numerous wonderful sights including Niantic Bay Boardwalk exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or McCook Point Beach ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Annual Riverfront Festival each June.

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.

 East Lyme, CTWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$98,987  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$452,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for East Lyme    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Nice place to raise a  More

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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 12 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 17 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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