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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Gurnee, IL vs St. Charles, IL

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Are people in St. Charles older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in St. Charles is 2.2 years older than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Charles or Gurnee?
- St. Charles housing costs are 28.5% more expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Charles or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of St. Charles is 3.4 minutes longer 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 St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

 Gurnee, ILSt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,908329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.73  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Gurnee    2 Reviews
Marie · Grayslake, IL
Run. Run as fast and as far away as possible.
Over 14 years ago

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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Abhd · Gurnee, IL
Gurnee, IL - Very glad to have moved here.
Over 18 years ago

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 St. Charles    6 Reviews
Barbara · St. Charles, IL
good
Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Chris · St. Charles, IL
Cost of Living in Saint Charles
Over 15 years ago

Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Kay · St. Charles, IL
Living in St. Charles
Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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