Davis, CA 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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 175). Davis leads in crime level (5.1 vs 8.3). Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 65,832 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+42.0 |
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66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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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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