Gurnee, IL vs Nashua, NH
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
Nashua
70.1
#1137 nationally
Nashua leads in walk score (39 vs 23). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $88,766). Nashua leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 70.1 (#1137) |
| Population | 30,193 | 91,003 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $515,004 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $88,766 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+2.9 |
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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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70.1 Score
Nashua, NH
New Hampshire community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,004
Population
91,003
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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