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Somerville, MA vs North Chicago, IL

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- The average commute for residents of North Chicago is 15.2% shorter than it is for residents of Somerville.
- 1.3% more residents of North Chicago work from home compared to residents of Somerville.
 Somerville, MANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1727
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 Somerville, MANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)32.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit25.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk9.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock19.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Somerville, MANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock18.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.7.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.18.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.9.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.5%2.9%
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 7 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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Over 13 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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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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