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Sacramento, CA vs North Chicago, IL

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- The median age of a home in Sacramento is 4.3% younger than the median age of a home in North Chicago.
 Sacramento, CANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age46  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$143,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.178.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.1$11.0
 Homes Owned47.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented47.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sacramento, CANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,990$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,390$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,780  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,020$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,940  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sacramento, CANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sacramento, CANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99919.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sacramento, CANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock17.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Sacramento    117 Reviews
Jamie · Antelope, CA
Sacramento Is Flawed But Still Wonderful
Over 5 years ago

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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BJ · Carmichael, CA
You don't want to live here
Over 5 years ago

High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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Matt · Redwood City, CA
is this the symbol of our state?
Over 6 years ago

The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews
Steven · Crystal Lake, IL
Horrid
Over 8 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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Anthony · Mossville, IL
My Thoughts
Over 14 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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janeen · Volcano, HI
Greatest City in the World
Over 18 years ago

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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