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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Wheeling, IL vs Waukegan, IL

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Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in Wheeling?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 4.9 years younger than in Wheeling.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or Wheeling?
- Waukegan housing costs are 24.4% less expensive than Wheeling housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or Wheeling?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan 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 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.

 Wheeling, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$74,331  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$240,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.68  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Wheeling    2 Reviews
Marta · Wheeling, IL
A great suburb to raise a family
Over 9 years ago

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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John  · Wheeling, IL
Living in Wheeling Illinois
Over 12 years ago

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 Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

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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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
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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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
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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