Melrose Park, IL vs Millbrae, CA
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
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $64,400). Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose Park, IL | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#688) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 23,666 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,590 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $64,400 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+50.3 |
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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D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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