Kirkwood, MO 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.
Kirkwood
73.3
#756 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Kirkwood leads in median household income ($107,905 vs $64,400). Kirkwood leads in crime level (5.8 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkwood, MO | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#756) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 29,174 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $469,452 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $107,905 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+42.0 |
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73.3 Score
Kirkwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,452
Population
29,174
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
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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