Bolingbrook, IL vs Melrose, MA
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.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 34). Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.0). Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 74,088 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+39.5 |
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73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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