2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Waukegan, IL vs East Peoria, IL

Are people in East Peoria older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in East Peoria is 7.7 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in East Peoria or Waukegan?
- East Peoria housing costs are 17.6% less expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, East Peoria or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of East Peoria is 6.1 minutes shorter 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 East Peoria?
East Peoria, IL sits along the Illinois River between Peoria Heights and Peoria City limits in central Illinois about two hours from Chicago. The city's main employers are Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., National Reddi-Mix LCC, and American Refining Group Incorporated among others.