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Mundelein, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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Are people in Crystal Lake older or younger than people in Mundelein?
- The Median Age in Crystal Lake is 1.9 years older than in Mundelein.

Are housing costs cheaper in Crystal Lake or Mundelein?
- Crystal Lake housing costs are 0.8% less expensive than Mundelein housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Crystal Lake or Mundelein?
- The average commute for residents of Crystal Lake is 3.2 minutes longer 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 Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake, Illinois is found in McHenry county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Crystal Lake South High School while also having shopping options at Crystal Point Mall and multiple restaurants including Wildfire Barbeque Co.

 Mundelein, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,082329,725,481
 Median Income$96,993  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%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 Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 12 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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