Gurnee, IL vs Menomonee Falls, WI
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
Menomonee Falls
74.4
#598 nationally
Menomonee Falls leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.6). Menomonee Falls leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.2 min). Menomonee Falls leads in walk score (27 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Menomonee Falls, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 74.4 (#598) |
| Population | 30,193 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $445,764 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $96,986 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+19.8 |
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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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74.4 Score
Menomonee Falls, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,764
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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