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Mundelein, IL vs Highland Park, IL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Highland Park or Mundelein?
- Highland Park housing costs are 105.1% more expensive than Mundelein housing costs.

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

 Mundelein, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,245329,725,481
 Median Income$96,993  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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 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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