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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Waukegan, IL vs Lincoln, IL

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Are people in Lincoln older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Lincoln is 4.9 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lincoln or Waukegan?
- Lincoln housing costs are 42.4% less expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lincoln or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Lincoln is 8.4 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 Lincoln?
Lincoln, IL is a charming city in Central Illinois with many remarkable attractions such as Postville Courthouse State Historic Site offering tours or Rockome Gardens featuring vibrant gardens and play areas; visitors can also attend the yearly festival Railsplitter Outdoor Drama providing entertainment all summer.

 Waukegan, ILLincoln, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,217329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.17  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

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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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
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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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
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 Lincoln    2 Reviews
Mark · Lincoln, IL
Great Place To Live
Over 14 years ago

Lincoln is a great place to live. It is centrally located on two interstates between Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Decatur. It has low crime, many  More

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Abhd · Lincoln, IL
Avoid this town for raising a family
Over 19 years ago

This is a terrible place to raise a family. The culture of the community corrupts everyone and many people have had their lives ruined by moving  More

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