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Waukegan, IL vs Garfield Heights, OH

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Are people in Garfield Heights older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Garfield Heights is 5.2 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Garfield Heights or Waukegan?
- Garfield Heights housing costs are 39.1% less expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Garfield Heights or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Garfield Heights is 2.7 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 Garfield Heights?
Garfield Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio just outside Cleveland Its population was 28 818 at the 2010 census making it the largest suburb of Cleveland It offers residents numerous amenities including several parks public schools libraries shopping centers restaurants gyms movie theaters religious institutions and more

 Waukegan, ILGarfield Heights, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,585329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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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