Greenville, SC 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.
Greenville
71.7
#965 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $55,243). Greenville leads in cost of living index (93 vs 167). Greenville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, SC | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#965) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 74,266 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,868 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $55,243 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+39.5 |
C-
71.7 Score
Greenville, SC
Upstate gem with downtown revival
Median Home
$331,868
Population
74,266
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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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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