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Best Cities to Live in Illinois

5 cities compared across 7 government data categories

📍 All Cities in IL

Chicago
Pop. 2,721,914 · IL
63.0
Aurora
Pop. 181,405 · IL
68.5
Joliet
Pop. 150,221 · IL
70.8
Naperville
Pop. 149,089 · IL
62.8
Rockford
Pop. 148,173 · IL
71.8

⚔️ Popular IL City Comparisons

Chicago
63.0/100
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Aurora
68.5/100
Chicago
63.0/100
VS
Joliet
70.8/100
Chicago
63.0/100
VS
Naperville
62.8/100
Chicago
63.0/100
VS
Rockford
71.8/100
Aurora
68.5/100
VS
Joliet
70.8/100
Aurora
68.5/100
VS
Naperville
62.8/100
Aurora
68.5/100
VS
Rockford
71.8/100
Joliet
70.8/100
VS
Naperville
62.8/100

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