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Mundelein, IL vs St. Charles, IL

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Are people in St. Charles older or younger than people in Mundelein?
- The Median Age in St. Charles is 4.6 years older than in Mundelein.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Charles or Mundelein?
- St. Charles housing costs are 27.4% more expensive than Mundelein housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Charles or Mundelein?
- The average commute for residents of St. Charles is 2.4 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 St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

 Mundelein, ILSt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,908329,725,481
 Median Income$96,993  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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