Bountiful, UT 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.
Bountiful
71.7
#961 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Bountiful leads in crime level (3.6 vs 8.3). Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Bountiful leads in median household income ($96,060 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bountiful, UT | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#961) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 44,144 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $578,077 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $96,060 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+42.0 |
C-
71.7 Score
Bountiful, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,077
Population
44,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
West
View Bountiful, UT →
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
View Melrose Park, IL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Bountiful for: