Mundelein, IL vs Worth, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Worth is 19.6% cheaper than Mundelein. With a cost index of 89 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Worth to Mundelein should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mundelein is $1,564/month compared to $1,164/month in Worth — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Worth is more affordable at $220,200 median vs $285,600.

Median household income in Mundelein is $107,608 compared to $56,998 in Worth (+88.8%). 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 24.5% in Worth.