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Gurnee, IL vs Greendale, WI

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Are people in Greendale older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Greendale is 0.9 years older than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Greendale or Gurnee?
- Greendale housing costs are 1.6% less expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Greendale or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Greendale 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 Greendale?
Greendale, WI is a village situated near Milwaukee that was created in 1938 as part of President Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal program known as the Greenbelt Project. The village has since grown into a residential alternative to Milwaukee featuring an array of shops, eateries and cultural attractions such as outdoor concerts on Village Green Park or Greendale Cinema & Stage which features weekly plays across different genres as well as classic films each weekend.

 Gurnee, ILGreendale, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,735329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%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 Greendale    2 Reviews

Greendale is my hometown. It was designed by Eleanor Roosevelt as one of the three guardian communities during the Great Depression. The Village is located in a  More

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I grew up in Greendale, but now I plan on moving south (can not stand the cold and taxes anymore). Greendale Pros: Small village atmosphere, quiet, no crime (except a  More

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