Melrose Park, IL vs Summit, NJ
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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.3). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $64,400). Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose Park, IL | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#688) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 23,666 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,590 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $64,400 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+24.2 |
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
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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