Berkeley, CA 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 222). Melrose Park leads in crime level (8.3 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 118,962 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.0 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
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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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