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Wheeling, IL vs Highland Park, IL

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Are people in Highland Park older or younger than people in Wheeling?
- The Median Age in Highland Park is 9.3 years older than in Wheeling.

Are housing costs cheaper in Highland Park or Wheeling?
- Highland Park housing costs are 154.9% more expensive than Wheeling housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Highland Park or Wheeling?
- The average commute for residents of Highland Park is 6.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wheeling.

Things to do in Wheeling?
Wheeling, Illinois is situated in Cook County providing tourists leisure areas such as Wheeling Park District plus employment opportunities at Northwest Community Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack

Things to do in Highland Park?
Highland Park, IL is situated north of Chicago on Lake Michigan’s shores while surrounded by lush green woods full of wildlife that visitors can observe thanks to numerous dedicated nature preserves along cutting across the surrounding area.

 Wheeling, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,245329,725,481
 Median Income$74,331  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$240,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wheeling    2 Reviews

Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find  More

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I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American  More

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Reviews for Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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