2025 Compare Cities Economy:
North Chicago, IL vs Baraboo, WI

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- Household income in Baraboo, is 26% more than it is in North Chicago and is 14% below the National Average.
- North Chicago unemployment rate is 10.1%.
- Baraboo unemployment rate is 5.6%.
 North Chicago, ILBaraboo, WIUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth35.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,116  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$60,427$69,021
 Family Median Income$56,958  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 North Chicago, ILBaraboo, WIUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock8.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.5%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.9%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.1%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock21.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 North Chicago, ILBaraboo, WIUnited States
 Management, business, finance7.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.9%6.5%
 Community, social services0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.2%1.2%
 Education, library5.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.9%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock8.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance7.6%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support17.0%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock16.3%13.1%
Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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Reviews for Baraboo    4 Reviews

Overall I think Baraboo is a great place. The economy hasn't been all that great lately, but there are good jobs in the area. This is extremely true if you have a good  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved here several years ago and have never regretted it. Progressive government, good schools and churches. Near enougn to Madison and yet far enough away to be  More

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Over 16 years ago

It seems in Baraboo,WI the cost keeps going up, but the jobs or pay  More

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