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Gurnee, IL vs Oconomowoc, WI

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Are people in Oconomowoc older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Oconomowoc is 0.7 years older than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oconomowoc or Gurnee?
- Oconomowoc housing costs are 21.8% more expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oconomowoc or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Oconomowoc is 3.0 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 Oconomowoc?
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin spreads across two counties; Waukesha & Jefferson Counties near Lake Michigan on the southeast portion . Its close proximity to both city amenities & rural delectable treats draw tourists from all over who love being outdoors enjoying bike routes & trails that lead through this quaint little town!

 Gurnee, ILOconomowoc, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,969329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 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 Oconomowoc    14 Reviews

Oconomowoc is a great place to live and raise a family. The community is strategically located between Milwaukee and Madison, and is surrounded by many lakes and  More

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True, winters are TOO LONG in WI, but since I have to live in this state, Oconomowoc (Lake Country in general) is the ONLY place I'd want to live! Besides being a very  More

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