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Northbrook, IL vs Mundelein, IL

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Are people in Mundelein older or younger than people in Northbrook?
- The Median Age in Mundelein is 11.4 years younger than in Northbrook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mundelein or Northbrook?
- Mundelein housing costs are 46.2% less expensive than Northbrook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mundelein or Northbrook?
- The average commute for residents of Mundelein is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Northbrook.

Things to do in Northbrook?
Northbrook IL is situated near the banks of Lake Michigan making it an ideal area for activities like sailing, fishing or swimming while still boasting great amenities with shops like Northbrook Court and Boutiques at Northbrook Place.

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.

 Northbrook, ILMundelein, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,596329,725,481
 Median Income$143,506  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$555,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Northbrook    5 Reviews

Northbrook is a great place if: 1.) You're Jewish 2.) You're Russian 3.) You're raising a family Other than that, it's a stuck-up, sleepy, basic midwest suburb.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a  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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