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Parma, OH vs Waukegan, IL

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Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in Parma?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 8.3 years younger than in Parma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or Parma?
- Waukegan housing costs are 2.6% more expensive than Parma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or Parma?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Parma.

Things to do in Parma?
Parma, Ohio is situated near Cleveland offering locals and visitors alike plenty of shopping options ranging from Parmatown Mall to Ridgemont Plaza Shopping Center.

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.

 Parma, OHWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$60,590  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$177,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Parma    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

~80k strong my city is full of working class Clevelanders. It seems to be fading yet continues year to year plodding  More

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Over 17 years ago

travel to work during normal rush hour(0800 - 0900)is pretty good compared to when we travel to other area of country. Sorry no hard data to support  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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