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Waukegan, IL vs Gallatin, TN

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Are people in Gallatin older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Gallatin is 4.0 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gallatin or Waukegan?
- Gallatin housing costs are 116.7% more expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gallatin or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Gallatin is 1.9 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 Gallatin?
Gallatin, Tennessee is situated in Sumner county giving visitors leisure areas such as Bledsoe Creek State Park while also having restaurants like Uncle Bud's Fried Catfish plus entertainment opportunities at The Palace Theatre.

 Waukegan, ILGallatin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,306329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%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 Gallatin    12 Reviews

Sumner County Gallatin Tennessee based on 10-years experience was a huge disappointment. The City of Gallatin is run by mostly family related members that are not open  More

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Don't believe me? Check Reader's Digest 2017. I have lived and been all around our great country but Gallatin has its own little quaint appeal like no where else. We are  More

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Gallatin is a great place to live.... If you want to live in the South. Unlike Murfreesboro or Nashville, Gallatin has not been over run by northerners who want to  More

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