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Carroll, IA vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Carroll?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 3.2 years younger than in Carroll.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Carroll?
- Gurnee housing costs are 74.0% more expensive than Carroll housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Carroll?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 13.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Carroll.

Things to do in Carroll?
Carroll, IA is located between Fort Dodge & Des Moines right along US Highway 30 giving visitors & locals easy access to nearby attractions like iconic downtown festivals & popular Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue during summer months when strawberries come into season among other fresh fruits & vegetables grown locally!

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!

 Carroll, IAGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$51,443  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$170,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carroll    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

texas is very hot and for me iowa weather was easier to live plus your health was much better their but college station has the best behavied college students of any  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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