Goleta, CA 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.

Goleta

65.8

#1608 nationally

vs

Melrose

67.3

#1438 nationally

Goleta leads in average commute (18 min vs 37.1 min). Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.6). Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 44).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Goleta, CA Melrose, MA
WhereAtHome Score 65.8 (#1608) 67.3 (#1438)
Population 32,665 29,357
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,364,943 $930,823
Median Household Income $113,889 $126,305
Average Commute 18 min 37.1 min
Walk Score 44 62
Crime Level 5.6 2.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 192 167
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+26.7 D+39.5