Goodyear, AZ 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.
Goodyear
68.6
#1304 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 17). Goodyear leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.3). Goodyear leads in median household income ($97,307 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goodyear, AZ | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1304) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 111,805 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,318 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $97,307 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.6 Score
Goodyear, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$466,318
Population
111,805
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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