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Wheeling, IL vs Laguna Woods, CA

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Are people in Laguna Woods older or younger than people in Wheeling?
- The Median Age in Laguna Woods is 35.4 years older than in Wheeling.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laguna Woods or Wheeling?
- Laguna Woods housing costs are 85.8% more expensive than Wheeling housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laguna Woods or Wheeling?
- The average commute for residents of Laguna Woods is 1.5 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 Laguna Woods?
Laguna Woods is a city located in Orange County, California with an estimated population of 16,469 according to the 2019 census. The city provides numerous outdoor activities such as trails for hiking and cycling plus multiple restaurants and shopping centers providing jobs for locals.

 Wheeling, ILLaguna Woods, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,546329,725,481
 Median Income$74,331  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock74.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$240,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.4%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 Laguna Woods    3 Reviews

I.ve lived in Laguna Woods Village since 2020 and I like it. There is a sense of tranquility here and community with my neighbors. The best part of it is that there's a  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live here now and its my 3 rd home. Bigger 3 bedroom to a smaller1 bedroom and now a 2 bedroom. Its a great safe quiet and extremely well planned city...beautiful  More

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Over 17 years ago

The city of Laguna Woods is primarily a gated over 55 senior community that was formerly Leisure World. It is a very well run community with many activities including a  More

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