Gurnee, IL vs Plano, IL

Plano is moderately more affordable than Gurnee, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Gurnee scores 111 compared to 102 for Plano, 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 $1,590/month in Plano — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plano is more affordable at $221,100 median vs $331,100.

Median household income in Gurnee is $121,410 compared to $83,102 in Plano (+46.1%). While Gurnee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gurnee spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Plano.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.4°F). Gurnee receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 33.8" in Plano.