Libertyville, IL vs Melrose, MA
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.
Libertyville
74.2
#619 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 39). Libertyville leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 37.1 min). Libertyville leads in median household income ($161,302 vs $126,305).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Libertyville, IL | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#619) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 20,332 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,384 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $161,302 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+39.5 |
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74.2 Score
Libertyville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$631,384
Population
20,332
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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