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Cranston, RI vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Cranston?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 0.0 years older than in Cranston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Cranston?
- Gurnee housing costs are 21.5% less expensive than Cranston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Cranston?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 5.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cranston.

Things to do in Cranston?
Cranston, Rhode Island stands out due to its natural beauty and historical sites ranging from Pawtuxet Village Historic District or Jenks Park for any outdoor enthusiast.

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!

 Cranston, RIGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$77,145  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cranston    6 Reviews

Cranston is a fine place to live with a great range of home prices and rents. Good schools, culture, recreation, and located close enough and far away enough from  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and i have something to say its one of the safest and relaxing place to live. we have one of the best education system in New  More

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Over 18 years ago

Public Transportation is scary here. The state is built for people that only own cars. There are so many places that don't have a bus line to get to. Limiting people  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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