Burbank, IL vs Melrose, 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
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.4). Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 167). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $81,060).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 28,164 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 167 |
| 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+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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