Mundelein, IL vs Pingree Grove, IL

Pingree Grove is moderately more affordable than Mundelein, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Mundelein scores 107 compared to 97 for Pingree Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mundelein can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mundelein is $1,564/month compared to $1,219/month in Pingree Grove — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pingree Grove has cheaper rent, Mundelein actually has lower median home values ($285,600 vs $298,300).

Median household income in Mundelein is $107,608 compared to $119,880 in Pingree Grove (-10.2%). Pingree Grove offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mundelein spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Pingree Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.8°F vs 49.7°F). Pingree Grove receives more rainfall at 33.2" per year compared to 32.3" in Mundelein.