Lake County Partners | Life Sciences

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You might not be familiar with Lake County, Illinois, but you've definitely heard a lot about our businesses. We're the location of choice for the headquarters of big-name companies like Abbott, AbbVie, Baxter, Horizon Therapeutics and Walgreens. We are also the home of offices for Pfizer, Takeda, Amgen, Fresenius Kabi and many others. In fact, 80% of Illinois' life science jobs are located in Lake County - making it THE Midwestern life science powerhouse.

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Illinois’ life sciences industry has enjoyed considerable growth, from legacy companies such as Abbott, AbbVie, and Horizon, to startups spun out of the state’s research universities. Hundreds of thousands of square feet of new wet lab space is under development in the state, much of it in close proximity to Lake County, and the state has paved the way for new high-tech facilities by launching a $9 million capital program aimed at expanding access to space and encouraging industry breakthroughs.

Lake County's location between Chicago and Milwaukee, along the I-94 corridor, provides convenient one-day access to a large swath of North American industry.
3 nearby international airports provide global access, while executives enjoy the perks of full-service private aircrafts at Waukegan National Airport.
Nearly 46% of residents have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, which is 13% more than the national average.
Multimodal connectivity makes getting around the region, and into downtown Chicago or Milwaukee, a snap.
Reliable, modern utilities ensure businesses have what they need when it comes to water, electricity, telecommunications, sewer and gas.
Our award-winning communities and top-ranked schools provide an enticing backdrop for professionals looking to put down roots while building rewarding careers.

	Chicago	Boston	Bay Area	San Diego	New Jersey
Business Operating Cost Index	98.3	101.2	104.5	99.9	101.8
Effective Tax Rates	20.4%	21.1%	19.9%	19.9%	24.6%
Electricity Prices (cent/kWh)	12.56	21.11	19.90	19.90	19.30

	Chicago	Boston	Bay Area	San Diego	NJ
Cost of Living		+23%	+64%	+18%	+3%
Median Home Price (3 BR, 2BA)	$518,821	$714,900	$1,263,813	$798,964	$560,621

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