Holly Springs, NC 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
69.1
#1252 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 19). Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.5). Holly Springs leads in cost of living index (124 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holly Springs, NC | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1252) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 46,271 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,845 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $127,755 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
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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