Gages Lake, IL vs Mundelein, IL

Mundelein is moderately more affordable than Gages Lake, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Gages Lake scores 113 compared to 107 for Mundelein, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gages Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gages Lake is $1,741/month compared to $1,564/month in Mundelein — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mundelein is more affordable at $285,600 median vs $291,200.

Median household income in Gages Lake is $105,114 compared to $107,608 in Mundelein (-2.3%). 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 Gages Lake spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Mundelein.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 50.8°F). Gages Lake receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 32.3" in Mundelein.