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Highland Park, IL vs Mundelein, IL

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Are people in Mundelein older or younger than people in Highland Park?
- The Median Age in Mundelein is 10.8 years younger than in Highland Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mundelein or Highland Park?
- Mundelein housing costs are 51.2% less expensive than Highland Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mundelein or Highland Park?
- The average commute for residents of Mundelein is 2.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Highland Park.

Things to do in Highland Park?
Highland Park, IL is situated north of Chicago on Lake Michigan’s shores while surrounded by lush green woods full of wildlife that visitors can observe thanks to numerous dedicated nature preserves along cutting across the surrounding area.

Things to do in Mundelein?
Mundelein IL rests north Chicago home to numerous attractions such as Lambs Farm to explore area's culture while still having easy access nearby Lake Michigan offering tons of ways have fun like boating, fishing or swimming.

 Highland Park, ILMundelein, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,596329,725,481
 Median Income$153,226  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$613,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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Reviews for Mundelein    3 Reviews

I've lived in Mundelein for 25 years. We have great friends and neighbors. My kids grew up here and went to excellent schools. There are great biking/running/walking  More

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Here are the pluses - close to route 53, tollway and Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire all of which have a lot to offer. Housing cheaper than some of the  More

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Too much concrete and cars... too expensive... overcrowded healthcare facilities... high-strung, materialistic culture... unforgiving cultural and physical  More

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