Cullman, AL 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.
Cullman
74
#641 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Cullman leads in crime level (5.9 vs 8.3). Cullman leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 26.8 min). Cullman leads in cost of living index (91 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cullman, AL | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#641) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 19,913 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,322 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $59,982 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+80.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Cullman is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74 Score
Cullman, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,322
Population
19,913
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$59,982
Southeast
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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
Midwest
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