Harrison, NY 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.
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $64,400). Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 200). Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+42.0 |
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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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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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