Bolingbrook, IL vs Mundelein, IL

Mundelein is moderately more affordable than Bolingbrook, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Bolingbrook scores 112 compared to 107 for Mundelein, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bolingbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $1,564/month in Mundelein — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mundelein is more affordable at $285,600 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $107,608 in Mundelein (-0.1%). Mundelein offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bolingbrook spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Mundelein.