Big Spring, TX vs Gurnee, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 20.9). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $65,418). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Gurnee, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 73.9 (#658) |
| Population | 22,373 | 30,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $383,421 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $112,633 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+20.8 |
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77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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73.9 Score
Gurnee, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,421
Population
30,193
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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