Melbourne, FL vs San Fernando, 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
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 33). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 150). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 86,960 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 150 |
| 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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D
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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