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Gurnee, IL vs Cartersville, GA

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Are people in Cartersville older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Cartersville is 3.8 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cartersville or Gurnee?
- Cartersville housing costs are 0.9% more expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cartersville or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Cartersville is 3.9 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 Cartersville?
Cartersville, GA sits between Atlanta and Chattanooga at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Nicknamed The Lake City because of its proximity to Allatoona Lake, Cartersville boasts natural beauty as well as historical sites such as several Civil War-era fortifications.

 Gurnee, ILCartersville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,626329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%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 Cartersville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The one important thing i didn't know when moving to Cartersville 11 years ago is the coal plant on the west side of town. The town smells of sulfur and chemicals. Only  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My city is small, friendly and cheap. There is a lot to do here. There is the new Tellus museum, local art and cultural museums. You're not too far from Tennessee,  More

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