Lawrence, MA 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.
Lawrence
66.9
#1488 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in crime level (8.3 vs 12.0). Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 125). Melrose Park leads in median household income ($64,400 vs $53,977).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1488) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 88,172 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,043 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $53,977 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+42.0 |
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66.9 Score
Lawrence, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$519,043
Population
88,172
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
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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