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Waukegan, IL vs Marshall, MN

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Are people in Marshall older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Marshall is 1.3 years younger than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Marshall or Waukegan?
- Marshall housing costs are 8.7% more expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Marshall or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Marshall is 14.0 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 Marshall?
Marshall, MN is a pleasant city southwest of Minneapolis featuring several spectacular spots such as Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge perfect for exploring or Red Baron Arena and Expo ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Marshall Harvest Fest celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Waukegan, ILMarshall, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,728329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Marshall    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

cold and windy in the winter, hot humid and windy in the summer and fall and spring are only a day or two long. kind of a sad little town.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I moved to Marshall in 2007 and have regretted it since I have asthma and with that I have had chronic colds and coughing most of the time. The humidity is too high in  More

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