Frisco, TX 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.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Frisco leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 32.6 min). Frisco leads in cost of living index (118 vs 125). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $134,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#895) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 219,587 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.0 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Frisco has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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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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