Melbourne, FL vs Salisbury, NC
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
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 26.3). Melbourne leads in median household income ($60,917 vs $48,888). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 86,960 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+35.9 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Salisbury, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$284,346
Population
36,319
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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