Gurnee, IL vs Pingree Grove, IL

Pingree Grove is moderately more affordable than Gurnee, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Gurnee scores 111 compared to 97 for Pingree Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gurnee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gurnee is $1,594/month compared to $1,219/month in Pingree Grove — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pingree Grove is more affordable at $298,300 median vs $331,100.

Median household income in Gurnee is $121,410 compared to $119,880 in Pingree Grove (+1.3%). Gurnee does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Gurnee spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Pingree Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.7°F). Gurnee receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 33.2" in Pingree Grove.