Franklin, WI 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.
Franklin
74.3
#608 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Franklin leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.3). Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 17). Franklin leads in median household income ($100,524 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, WI | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#608) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 35,485 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,838 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $100,524 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | D+42.0 |
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74.3 Score
Franklin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,838
Population
35,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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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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