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Mundelein, IL vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Mundelein?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 2.0 years older than in Mundelein.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Mundelein?
- Altoona housing costs are 60.1% less expensive than Mundelein housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Mundelein?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 10.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mundelein.

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.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Mundelein, ILAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$96,993  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.73  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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