Johnston, IA vs Mundelein, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Mundelein
77.1
#279 nationally
Mundelein leads in walk score (38 vs 21). Mundelein leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.1). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Mundelein, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 77.1 (#279) |
| Population | 24,640 | 31,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $393,636 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $99,924 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+20.8 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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C+
77.1 Score
Mundelein, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,636
Population
31,790
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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