Melrose Park, IL vs Terrell, TX
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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 102). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 26.8 min). Melrose Park leads in median household income ($64,400 vs $61,513).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose Park, IL | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#688) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 23,666 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,590 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $64,400 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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