Gurnee, IL vs La Quinta, CA
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.
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Gurnee leads in cost of living index (112 vs 139). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $92,776). Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 30,193 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+32.9 |
C
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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D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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