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Highland Park, IL vs Dana Point, CA

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Are people in Dana Point older or younger than people in Highland Park?
- The Median Age in Dana Point is 0.1 years older than in Highland Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dana Point or Highland Park?
- Dana Point housing costs are 121.7% more expensive than Highland Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dana Point or Highland Park?
- The average commute for residents of Dana Point is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Highland Park.

Things to do in Highland Park?
Highland Park, IL is situated north of Chicago on Lake Michigan’s shores while surrounded by lush green woods full of wildlife that visitors can observe thanks to numerous dedicated nature preserves along cutting across the surrounding area.

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

 Highland Park, ILDana Point, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,327329,725,481
 Median Income$153,226  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$613,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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