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Gurnee, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 3.5 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Gurnee?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 1.6% more expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 5.8 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 Valparaiso?
Valparaiso IN is situated in Porter County right along Lake Michigan and offers plenty of outdoor fun from beach-combing to sailing while still having convenient access to Purdue University’s campus nearby.

 Gurnee, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%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 Valparaiso    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Over 11 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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