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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Midland, MI vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Midland?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 2.1 years older than in Midland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Midland?
- Gurnee housing costs are 47.5% more expensive than Midland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Midland?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 9.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Midland.

Things to do in Midland?
Midland, Michigan is situated in Midland county giving people a variety of recreation venues ranging from Dow Gardens to Whiting Forest as well as a variety of employment opportunities through Northwood University.

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!

 Midland, MIGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$67,558  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$200,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.96  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Midland    21 Reviews
Todd · Midland, MI
People here suck but it looks nice
Over 4 years ago

I’ve been here a couple months. Everything is beautiful, but the people here are god awful cheap. Don’t know if the people here are all lazy or what, but working here  More

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Abby · Midland, MI
Horrible city
Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 3 years, originally from Port Huron. Moved here because of the beauty, bad idea. The people are snobby and they raise their kids to be as well. I've  More

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Laurie · Midland, MI
Many Wonderful Attributes for a city of 40,000
Over 6 years ago

I grew up in Midland and lived there up until I went to college, and now I am back 30 years later. While I agree that if you are looking for a very vibrant place with  More

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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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