Gurnee, IL vs Willoughby, 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
Willoughby
80.5
#75 nationally
Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $70,807). Willoughby leads in crime level (2.9 vs 4.6). Willoughby leads in walk score (30 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Willoughby, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 80.5 (#75) |
| Population | 30,193 | 24,163 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $249,498 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $70,807 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+14.3 |
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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B-
80.5 Score
Willoughby, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,498
Population
24,163
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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