Melrose Park, IL vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 26.8 min). Melrose Park leads in crime level (8.3 vs 12.0). Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose Park, IL | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#688) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 23,666 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,590 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $64,400 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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