Big Spring, TX 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Mundelein
77.1
#279 nationally
Mundelein leads in crime level (1.3 vs 20.9). Mundelein leads in walk score (38 vs 21). Mundelein leads in median household income ($99,924 vs $65,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Mundelein, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 77.1 (#279) |
| Population | 22,373 | 31,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $393,636 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $99,924 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+20.8 |
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77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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