Gurnee, IL vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Gurnee leads in cost of living index (112 vs 153). Gurnee leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 33.9 min). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $112,633).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 30,193 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Gurnee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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