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Gurnee, IL vs Urbandale, IA

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Are people in Urbandale older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Urbandale is 2.0 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbandale or Gurnee?
- Urbandale housing costs are 0.4% more expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbandale or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Urbandale is 9.5 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 Urbandale?
Urbandale, Iowa is situated in Polk County offering visitors numerous parks such as Walker Johnston Park combined with plenty of activities from golfing at Waveland Golf Course to shopping at Urbandale Open Air mall.

 Gurnee, ILUrbandale, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,037329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%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 Urbandale    1 Reviews

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  More

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