Diamond Bar, CA 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.
Diamond Bar
63.1
#1794 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 2.1). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 182). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $106,881).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Diamond Bar, CA | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1794) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 52,041 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,027,046 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $106,881 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 182 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Diamond Bar has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.1 Score
Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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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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