Centerton, AR vs Melrose, MA
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.
Centerton
74.1
#636 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Centerton leads in cost of living index (99 vs 167). Centerton leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 37.1 min). Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centerton, AR | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#636) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 23,953 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,917 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $104,464 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Centerton is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.1 Score
Centerton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$349,917
Population
23,953
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$104,464
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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