Gurnee, IL vs Woburn, MA
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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Woburn leads in walk score (46 vs 23). Gurnee leads in cost of living index (112 vs 153). Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 30,193 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.9 |
| 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+39.5 |
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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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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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