Brea, 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.
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Brea leads in walk score (50 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in cost of living index (114 vs 178). Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $86,398).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brea, CA | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1700) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 48,479 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,134,146 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $120,226 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+20.8 |
D
64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
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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