Jackson, MI 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.
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in crime level (8.3 vs 29.1). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 26.8 min). Melrose Park leads in median household income ($64,400 vs $41,988).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 30,854 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | D+42.0 |
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74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
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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