Mundelein, IL vs Sammamish, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mundelein
77.1
#279 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Mundelein leads in walk score (38 vs 13). Sammamish leads in median household income ($215,047 vs $99,924). Mundelein leads in cost of living index (111 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mundelein, IL | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#279) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 31,790 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,636 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $99,924 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+51.7 |
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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65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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