Barrington, IL vs Gurnee, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Gurnee is 26.3% cheaper than Barrington. With a cost index of 111 vs 141, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Gurnee to Barrington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barrington is $1,886/month compared to $1,594/month in Gurnee — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gurnee is more affordable at $331,100 median vs $580,900.

Median household income in Barrington is $150,714 compared to $121,410 in Gurnee (+24.1%). The higher salaries in Barrington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barrington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Gurnee.