Maryville, IL vs Melrose Park, IL

Maryville is moderately more affordable than Melrose Park, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Maryville scores 84 compared to 94 for Melrose Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Melrose Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maryville is $987/month compared to $1,194/month in Melrose Park — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maryville is more affordable at $253,100 median vs $265,000.

Median household income in Maryville is $100,813 compared to $64,740 in Melrose Park (+55.7%). Maryville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Maryville spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Melrose Park.

Climate-wise, Maryville is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 51.3°F in Melrose Park. Maryville receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 37.9" in Melrose Park.