Mundelein, IL vs Schiller Park, IL

Schiller Park is moderately more affordable than Mundelein, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Mundelein scores 107 compared to 95 for Schiller Park, 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 $1,214/month in Schiller Park — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Schiller Park is more affordable at $276,200 median vs $285,600.

Median household income in Mundelein is $107,608 compared to $67,473 in Schiller Park (+59.5%). 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 21.6% in Schiller Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.8°F vs 51.3°F). Schiller Park receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 32.3" in Mundelein.