Dickinson, TX 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 28). Dickinson leads in crime level (5.9 vs 8.3). Dickinson leads in median household income ($81,739 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 21,834 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+42.0 |
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77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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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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