Melbourne, FL vs Redlands, 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
Redlands
66.3
#1561 nationally
Redlands leads in median household income ($94,473 vs $60,917). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 144). Redlands leads in walk score (40 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Redlands, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 66.3 (#1561) |
| Population | 86,960 | 72,556 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $639,363 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $94,473 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+2.1 |
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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D
66.3 Score
Redlands, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$639,363
Population
72,556
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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