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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
St. Charles, IL vs Munster, IN

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Are people in Munster older or younger than people in St. Charles?
- The Median Age in Munster is 2.4 years older than in St. Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Munster or St. Charles?
- Munster housing costs are 14.1% less expensive than St. Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Munster or St. Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Munster is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Charles.

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.

Things to do in Munster?
Munster, IN is a town in Lake County located near the Illinois-Indiana state line. It is known for its vibrant downtown area and numerous parks and green spaces.

 St. Charles, ILMunster, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,717329,725,481
 Median Income$106,069  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.08  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews
Barbara · St. Charles, IL
good
Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Chris · St. Charles, IL
Cost of Living in Saint Charles
Over 15 years ago

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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Kay · St. Charles, IL
Living in St. Charles
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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Reviews for Munster    4 Reviews
Mike · Munster, IN
living in Munster
Over 12 years ago

Munster is a very nice place to live. With many parks, bike paths, and social outlets there is something for everyone. Access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides  More

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Sarah  · Munster, IN
Great Schools
Over 16 years ago

Munster has some of the best schools in the state of Indiana. Paying low property taxes compared to many other NW Indiana cities and living so close to Chicago makes   More

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STELLA · Chicago, IL
MUNSTER, IN ANYONE
Over 19 years ago

I found what seems like a nice community to raise kids - Munster, IN any comments? I have a three year old and a 6 month old. comments on  More

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