2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Fort Meade, MD vs Waukegan, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in Fort Meade?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 9.1 years older than in Fort Meade.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or Fort Meade?
- Waukegan housing costs are 61.1% less expensive than Fort Meade housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or Fort Meade?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Meade.

Things to do in Fort Meade?
Fort Meade, MD is a delightful city northeast of Baltimore home to plenty of remarkable places such as Fort Meade Museum exhibiting extraordinary views or Patuxent River Naval Air Museum providing fun rides and tour opportunities; folks can also join in the amazing Summer Concert Series showcasing culture with food and games 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.

 Fort Meade, MDWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$92,603  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$466,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Meade    0 Reviews

Start Your Review of Fort Meade

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Waukegan


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.