Ann Arbor, MI vs Melissa, 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.
Ann Arbor
72.9
#803 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $73,018). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 32.6 min). Ann Arbor leads in cost of living index (114 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 123,851 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.0 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Ann Arbor has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.9 Score
Ann Arbor, MI
A quintessential college town with big-city culture
Median Home
$536,036
Population
123,851
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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C
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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