Baldwin, PA 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.
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 27). Baldwin leads in crime level (6.7 vs 8.3). Baldwin leads in median household income ($75,139 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin, PA | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,708 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $75,139 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+42.0 |
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Score
Baldwin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
20,708
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Median Income
$75,139
Northeast
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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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