Lombard, IL 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.
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Lombard leads in crime level (3.2 vs 8.3). Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 45). Lombard leads in median household income ($95,509 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lombard, IL | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#407) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 43,779 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,049 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $95,509 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+42.0 |
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75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
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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