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Lakeside (San Diego County), CA vs Waukegan, IL

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Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in Lakeside (San Diego County)?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 5.1 years younger than in Lakeside (San Diego County).

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or Lakeside (San Diego County)?
- Waukegan housing costs are 73.7% less expensive than Lakeside (San Diego County) housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or Lakeside (San Diego County)?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 0.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lakeside (San Diego County).

Things to do in Lakeside (San Diego County)?
Lakeside is an unincorporated community situated within San Diego County, California boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Juniper Flats Environmental Educational Center suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Los Coches Creek Preserve has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

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.

 Lakeside (San Diego County), CAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$83,720  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$690,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.56  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lakeside (San Diego County)    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

i used to be proud of where i live and where i am from .. but it has gotten so nasty . i can't wait to move .. lakeside used to be country living.. and sure some people  More

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Over 18 years ago

Best weather anywhere, but cost of living way to  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have lived in Lakeside for 8 years and love it. Our home has a nice big yard, views of rocky El Capitan, and you can hear the coyotes at night. Just 30 miles east  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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