Mundelein, IL vs Plano, IL

Mundelein, IL and Plano, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Mundelein scores 107 while Plano scores 102 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mundelein is $1,564/month compared to $1,590/month in Plano — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mundelein has cheaper rent, Plano actually has lower median home values ($221,100 vs $285,600).

Median household income in Mundelein is $107,608 compared to $83,102 in Plano (+29.5%). 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 Mundelein spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Plano.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.8°F vs 49.4°F). Plano receives more rainfall at 33.8" per year compared to 32.3" in Mundelein.