Aliso Viejo, CA vs West Melbourne, FL
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.
Aliso Viejo
67.6
#1398 nationally
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Aliso Viejo leads in walk score (35 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in cost of living index (114 vs 177). Aliso Viejo leads in median household income ($131,708 vs $86,398).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 50,263 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+20.8 |
D+
67.6 Score
Aliso Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,005,543
Population
50,263
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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