Manhattan Beach, CA 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.
Manhattan Beach
66.5
#1537 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.1). Manhattan Beach leads in median household income ($187,217 vs $138,465). Manhattan Beach leads in average commute (31.3 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manhattan Beach, CA | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1537) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 33,369 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,321,616 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $187,217 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Manhattan Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.5 Score
Manhattan Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,321,616
Population
33,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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C
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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