Bloomington, IL vs Mundelein, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bloomington is 26% cheaper than Mundelein. With a cost index of 79 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bloomington to Mundelein should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomington is $1,004/month compared to $1,564/month in Mundelein — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomington is more affordable at $198,800 median vs $285,600.

Median household income in Bloomington is $75,449 compared to $107,608 in Mundelein (-29.9%). While Mundelein is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomington spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Mundelein.