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Brighton, CO vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Brighton?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 5.5 years older than in Brighton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Brighton?
- Gurnee housing costs are 40.4% less expensive than Brighton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Brighton?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brighton.

Things to do in Brighton?
Brighton, Colorado is situated in Adams county providing visitors leisure areas such as Barr Lake State Park while also having employment opportunities at Platte Valley Medical Center plus entertainment opportunities at Tascosa Drive-In Theater.

Things to do in Gurnee?
Gurnee, IL is a fast-growing village located on Lake Michigan’s western shores just north of Chicago. Home to Six Flags Great America theme park - Gurnee offers plenty recreational activities plus miles long beaches stretching up its coastlines perfect for summertime fun!

 Brighton, COGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$79,280  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$497,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.58  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brighton    2 Reviews

I bought a house in Adams County Colorado found out that the same family had built my house and the house next door and shared the driveway the realestat agents told me  More

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Over 15 years ago

My name is Sandra I use to live in Eagle Pass until I got married and move to Colorado.I go and visit my parents once or twice a year they live in Chula Vista  More

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Reviews for Gurnee    2 Reviews

We moved here four years ago from Evanston, IL and I have to say it's been the worst experience of my life. The people here are closed minded, rude, homophobic, racist.  More

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Gurnee is a relatively new community. Incorporated in 1927, it remained a primarily rural, small town until the 1970's. It was at about this time that the growth and  More

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