Lake in the Hills, 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.
Lake in the Hills
73.8
#674 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 20). Lake in the Hills leads in cost of living index (111 vs 167). Lake in the Hills leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake in the Hills, IL | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#674) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 28,661 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,677 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $110,988 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+39.5 |
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73.8 Score
Lake in the Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,677
Population
28,661
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
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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