Melbourne, FL vs Palmdale, CA
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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 15.1). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 41.3 min). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 86,960 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+32.9 |
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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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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