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Gurnee, IL vs Menomonee Falls, WI

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Are people in Menomonee Falls older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Menomonee Falls is 1.6 years older than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Menomonee Falls or Gurnee?
- Menomonee Falls housing costs are 9.1% more expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Menomonee Falls or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Menomonee Falls is 6.2 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 Menomonee Falls?
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is situated in Waukesha county featuring numerous attractions such as Menomonee Park or Milwaukee Turners Gymnastics combined with stores like Bay Shore Town Centre and local food spots such as Buffalo Wild Wings.

 Gurnee, ILMenomonee Falls, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,219329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Menomonee Falls    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Great little village located just northwest of Milwaukee, WI. Real country feel, but close to all city conveniences - shopping, entertainment, and airport plus only 10  More

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Over 16 years ago

Cold Winters (too long), very cool wet Springs (too long), short mild Summers (too short), pleasant Autumn. Global warming has missed us (July 1, 2009 high temperature  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Milwaukee area has a true four season climate with each season being significant in length and very different. If there is a downfall, it is that Spring is late  More

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