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Waukegan, IL vs Torrington, CT

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Are people in Torrington older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Torrington is 11.4 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Torrington or Waukegan?
- Torrington housing costs are 21.6% more expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Torrington or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Torrington is 1.9 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 Torrington?
Torrington CT situated Northwest part Connecticut riverside community numerous parks open spaces ideal spot visit relax

 Waukegan, ILTorrington, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,447329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.0%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 Torrington    8 Reviews

I bought a bank owned house in Torrington in 2011 and actually sold it for less in 2018 just to get out of this horrible place. The taxes are awful, 46 mill rate for  More

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I have lived and worked in Torrington for 25 years, but am not originally from here. Torrington is the biggest city, really the only city, in NW CT. Further north and  More

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Except for the winter (which I don't like anywhere), this region is beautiful. Torrington is an old mill town, so parts of it are definitely rough around the edges. On  More

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