Baton Rouge, LA 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.
Baton Rouge
74.1
#631 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in crime level (8.3 vs 14.9). Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 39). Melrose Park leads in median household income ($64,400 vs $50,155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#631) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 219,573 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,136 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $50,155 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+42.0 |
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74.1 Score
Baton Rouge, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$233,136
Population
219,573
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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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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