Melrose Park, IL vs Pleasant Prairie, WI
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.
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 11). Pleasant Prairie leads in median household income ($99,635 vs $64,400). Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose Park, IL | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#688) | 67.5 (#1415) |
| Population | 23,666 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,590 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $64,400 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+6.3 |
C
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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D+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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