Gurnee, IL vs Seal Beach, 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 13.2). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 23). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 30,193 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+2.6 |
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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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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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