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Elgin, IL vs Macomb, IL

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- People living in Macomb are 22.6% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Elgin
 Elgin, ILMacomb, ILUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock37.3%49.4%
 Baptist3.5%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Catholic38.7%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock1.1%2.1%
 Lutheran1.9%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.9%1.9%
 Methodist1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock2.3%1.7%
 Other Christian5.1%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Eastern0.6%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock5.0%0.9%
Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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