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Waukegan, IL vs Texarkana, TX

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Are people in Texarkana older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Texarkana is 3.1 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Texarkana or Waukegan?
- Texarkana housing costs are 8.1% less expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Texarkana or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Texarkana is 11.3 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 Texarkana?
Texarkana, Texas is located in Bowie and Miller counties providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Spring Lake Park plus stores like Central Mall Texarkana and dining spots near Viva Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

 Waukegan, ILTexarkana, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,256329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%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 Texarkana    15 Reviews

Texarkana, Texas is the main powerhouse of the wider Texarkana-Tex/Ark Metro Area (if you can call it that). This is a good small city which has all the amenities for a  More

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As a life long resident of Texarkana, I've always felt a sense of pride for my city. However, I recently had an eye opening experience. After the company I worked for  More

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Over 11 years ago

Very slow paced. Not a lot in the way of entertainment or  More

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