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Jackson, MI vs Gurnee, IL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Jackson?
- Gurnee housing costs are 91.0% more expensive than Jackson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Jackson?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 8.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jackson.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

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!

 Jackson, MIGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$38,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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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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