Addison, IL vs Melrose Park, 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.
Addison
75.3
#469 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Addison leads in crime level (3.8 vs 8.3). Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 47). Addison leads in median household income ($82,547 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Addison, IL | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#469) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 35,167 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,938 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+42.0 |
C
75.3 Score
Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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C
73.7 Score
Melrose Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,590
Population
23,666
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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