Edmond, OK 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.
Edmond
75.2
#484 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 29). Edmond leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.3). Edmond leads in median household income ($96,389 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#484) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 98,103 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,694 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $96,389 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+42.0 |
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75.2 Score
Edmond, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$358,694
Population
98,103
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
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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