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Moline, IL vs Waukegan, IL

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Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in Moline?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 5.1 years younger than in Moline.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or Moline?
- Waukegan housing costs are 41.3% more expensive than Moline housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or Moline?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 8.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Moline.

Things to do in Moline?
Moline, Illinois is located in Rock Island County offering its citizens great recreation centers plus multiple shopping options like SouthPark Mall while also having nearby restaurants including City Limits Bar & Grill.

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.

 Moline, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$59,697  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$128,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Moline    14 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I spent the first 35 years of my life in the Illinois Quad Cities. Most of the time was spent in Moline. If you enjoy watersports, there are two rivers, and many  More

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I'm a student in the Quad Cities and have been living at The Mills with two of my friends. It's a newer complex and we haven't had any issues. Just in case anyone is  More

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I felt like I had to give a review after seeing some of the other posts about Moline. I moved here (from Chicago) a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I'll tell you  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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