Melbourne, FL vs Sacramento, 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
Sacramento
66.2
#1576 nationally
Sacramento leads in walk score (47 vs 33). Sacramento leads in median household income ($73,924 vs $60,917). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 66.2 (#1576) |
| Population | 86,960 | 528,001 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $480,488 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $73,924 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+19.7 |
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
66.2 Score
Sacramento, CA
California's capital with farm-to-fork pride
Median Home
$480,488
Population
528,001
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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