Holly Springs, GA 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.
Holly Springs
71.1
#1022 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Holly Springs leads in crime level (0.1 vs 2.8). Holly Springs leads in cost of living index (116 vs 167). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $108,332).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holly Springs, GA | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1022) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 19,540 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,387 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $108,332 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 35.4 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.0 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Holly Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.1 Score
Holly Springs, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$435,387
Population
19,540
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$108,332
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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