Kingsport, TN 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.
Kingsport
73.2
#773 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $46,892). Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Kingsport leads in cost of living index (82 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingsport, TN | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#773) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 54,644 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,123 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $46,892 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.0 | D+39.5 |
C
73.2 Score
Kingsport, TN
Model City in the Appalachians
Median Home
$257,123
Population
54,644
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
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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