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Gurnee, IL vs Alcoa, TN

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Are people in Alcoa older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Alcoa is 3.6 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alcoa or Gurnee?
- Alcoa housing costs are 17.1% less expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alcoa or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Alcoa is 4.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gurnee.

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!

Things to do in Alcoa?
Alcoa TN is situated just outside Knoxville along one end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where locals enjoy fresh mountain air living close to nature combined with modern amenities from big city living just minutes away through US411 highway links.

 Gurnee, ILAlcoa, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,777329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.73  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Alcoa    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Lived here for 1 year. Also lived in Illinois, Georgia, NJ and Pennsylvania. This place is devoid of culture. Hill people everywhere. Am 55 years old and have never  More

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