Gurnee, IL vs Upper Arlington, OH
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
Upper Arlington
77.3
#262 nationally
Upper Arlington leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.6). Upper Arlington leads in walk score (45 vs 23). Upper Arlington leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Upper Arlington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 77.3 (#262) |
| Population | 30,193 | 35,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $650,170 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $144,705 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+28.4 |
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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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77.3 Score
Upper Arlington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$650,170
Population
35,743
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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