Gurnee, IL vs Roscoe, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Roscoe is 23.6% cheaper than Gurnee. With a cost index of 90 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Roscoe to Gurnee should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gurnee is $1,594/month compared to $1,349/month in Roscoe — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roscoe is more affordable at $215,200 median vs $331,100.

Median household income in Gurnee is $121,410 compared to $97,704 in Roscoe (+24.3%). 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 16.6% in Roscoe.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.4°F). Roscoe receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 35.3" in Gurnee.