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Waukegan, IL vs Berkeley, NJ

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Are people in Berkeley older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Berkeley is 27.2 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Berkeley or Waukegan?
- Berkeley housing costs are 92.8% more expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Berkeley or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Berkeley is 6.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Waukegan.

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.

Things to do in Berkeley?
Berkeley, New Jersey lies within Ocean County providing tourists great entertainment opportunities from Jenkinson's Boardwalk to Island Beach State Park along with multiple restaurants including Don Pablo’s Restaurant.

 Waukegan, ILBerkeley, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,412329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock61.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.17  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Berkeley    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I live in Berkeley Township, NJ which as quite a few of adult communities. The homes are less expensive than in other parts of the state and the taxes are less  More

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