Burbank, IL vs Medford, MA
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.
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 161). Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $81,060). Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 59).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Medford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 67.7 (#1394) |
| Population | 28,164 | 58,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $842,743 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $114,863 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
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75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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