| | Skokie, IL | Lawndale, CA | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 161.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.3 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Health | 88.0 | 90.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 127.0 | 240.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $343,600 | $734,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,410.0% | 9,170.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 128.6 | 152.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.4 | 133.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Skokie 
1 Reviews
I've lived in this place since when I was 5. good schools, mostly clean, not much crime, etc
If you think you can't live in Chicago, then move More
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Reviews for Lawndale 
3 Reviews
Pros- amazing weather and wonderful location. Close to shopping, 10 minutes from the beach, diversity, 5 minutes away from lax, close to freeway
Cons- crazy expensive More
I have lived in Lawndale for 4+ years. There are towns much scarier and much worse heading east. I prefer west lawndale overall, going toward prairie ave tends to get More
Here the quality of life is excellent. We are very close to the ocean.We are near the city of Los Angeles with its multicultural atmosphere.We can enjoy the benefits of More
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