2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
Highland Park, IL vs Omaha, NE

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- The average commute for residents of Omaha is 10.5% shorter than it is for residents of Highland Park.
- 52.4% fewer residents of Omaha work from home compared to residents of Highland Park.
 Highland Park, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 Highland Park, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Auto (alone)63.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit10.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk1.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Highland Park, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.16.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.12.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.9%2.9%
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 20 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 Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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