Beverly, MA 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.

Beverly

66.5

#1532 nationally

vs

Melrose Park

73.7

#688 nationally

Beverly leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.3). Beverly leads in median household income ($99,525 vs $64,400). Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 146).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Beverly, MA Melrose Park, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.5 (#1532) 73.7 (#688)
Population 42,318 23,666
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $771,951 $326,590
Median Household Income $99,525 $64,400
Average Commute 30.1 min 26.8 min
Walk Score 51 68
Crime Level 4.6 8.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 146 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+42.0
Beverly, MA
D
66.5 Score

Beverly, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$771,951

Population

42,318

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

51

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Melrose Park, IL
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

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