Madisonville, KY vs Melbourne, FL
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.
Madisonville
84.3
#6 nationally
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Madisonville leads in crime level (2.4 vs 7.6). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Madisonville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madisonville, KY | Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.3 (#6) | 69.9 (#1158) |
| Population | 19,355 | 86,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,268 | $360,012 |
| Median Household Income | $54,234 | $60,917 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.9 | R+20.8 |
B
84.3 Score
Madisonville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,268
Population
19,355
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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