Blue Springs, MO 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.
Blue Springs
73
#794 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 25). Blue Springs leads in median household income ($82,965 vs $64,400). Blue Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blue Springs, MO | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#794) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 60,539 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,757 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $82,965 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | D+42.0 |
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73 Score
Blue Springs, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$313,757
Population
60,539
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
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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