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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Somerset, NJ vs Waukegan, IL

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Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 6.0 years younger than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or Somerset?
- Waukegan housing costs are 57.9% less expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 6.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

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.

 Somerset, NJWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$101,627  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$432,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.02  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews
Nishant · Alcester, SD
Moving to Somerset
Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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sybrina  · Newark, NJ
best place for 55+
Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Kerry · Somerset, NJ
Somerset NJ
Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

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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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
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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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
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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