Gurnee, IL vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 9.1). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $88,811). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 30,193 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Gurnee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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