Gurnee, IL vs Worth, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Worth is 24.8% cheaper than Gurnee. With a cost index of 89 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Worth 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 $1,164/month in Worth — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Worth is more affordable at $220,200 median vs $331,100.

Median household income in Gurnee is $121,410 compared to $56,998 in Worth (+113%). 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 24.5% in Worth.