Lino Lakes, MN vs Melissa, TX
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.
Lino Lakes
74.7
#565 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Lino Lakes leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 32.6 min). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $120,745). Lino Lakes leads in cost of living index (117 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lino Lakes, MN | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#565) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 22,376 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $460,473 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $120,745 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Lino Lakes has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.7 Score
Lino Lakes, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,473
Population
22,376
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
8
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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