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Lombard, IL vs Waukegan, IL

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Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in Lombard?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 3.7 years younger than in Lombard.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or Lombard?
- Waukegan housing costs are 41.1% less expensive than Lombard housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or Lombard?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lombard.

Things to do in Lombard?
Lombard, Illinois is found in DuPage County featuring Wild Meadows Trout Farm or Cantigny Park along with food options such as Los Burritos Mexicanos Restaurant.

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.

 Lombard, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$89,079  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$308,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lombard    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I lived in Lombard for 19 years before moving out of state in 2020. My primary issue with Illinois, not Lombard per so, is the real estate tax rate. I retired and  More

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Lombard is a good, solid suburban-Chicago town. Mid-west values, limited crime with sound school system. Neighboring Glen Ellyn is more affluent with matching property  More

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Very low crime rate. Love  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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