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Waukegan, IL vs Muskegon, MI

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- The average commute for residents of Muskegon is 5.4% shorter than it is for residents of Waukegan.
- 27.0% fewer residents of Muskegon work from home compared to residents of Waukegan.
 Waukegan, ILMuskegon, MIUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Waukegan, ILMuskegon, MIUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk0.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.7%9.7%
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 Waukegan, ILMuskegon, MIUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock17.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.0%2.9%
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 Muskegon    6 Reviews

If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  More

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