| | Melrose, MA | Oak Park, IL | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.7 | 101.0 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 263.2 | 145.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $784,900 | $405,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,630.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.8 | 136.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.2 | 140.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Melrose 
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Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled More
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Reviews for Oak Park 7 Reviews
We've lived in Oak Park for 25 years, raising our two children here. Now, looking ahead a few years, the Cost of Living (127), is a major factor in searching for More
I have grew up in the Oak Park area and have lived in other cities in the country.
Oak Park is located outside of the city of Chicago. Though located reasonably More
If you don't know any better you might think Oak Park is perfect. However, if you are like me and have other places as a comparison, you know better. I will say that More
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