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Gurnee, IL vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 5.3 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Gurnee?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 57.0% less expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 9.6 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Gurnee, ILWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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