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Waukegan, IL vs Manassas, VA

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Are people in Manassas older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Manassas is 0.8 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Manassas or Waukegan?
- Manassas housing costs are 170.4% more expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Manassas or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Manassas is 8.0 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 Manassas?
Manassas, Virginia is situated in Prince William county providing visitors leisure areas such as The Splash Down WaterPark while also having restaurants like Sugo Trattoria & Pizzeria plus entertainment opportunities at Splash Down Manassas.

 Waukegan, ILManassas, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,596329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%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 Manassas    19 Reviews

Hi all: Looking for some insider info. I am from Boston. My husband was transferred down to Herndon, VA, and my son is going to George Mason University, so we are  More

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Over 10 years ago

Affordable living 40 minutes outside of  More

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I live in a subdivision outside the City of Manassas (the Sudley Subdivision) a couple of miles from the Manassas Battlefield National Park. I love the history of the  More

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