| | North Chicago, IL | Irvine, CA | United States |
| Overall | 97.0 | 164.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.2 | 105.6 | 100 |
| Health | 96.3 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 48.0 | 353.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $143,200 | $1,128,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,400.0% | 9,830.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.4 | 111.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.5 | 155.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for North Chicago 
3 Reviews
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
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
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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We've lived in Irvine since '87.
We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up.
Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has More
I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has More
I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC, More
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