Melbourne, FL vs San Juan Capistrano, 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 Juan Capistrano
62.8
#1825 nationally
San Juan Capistrano leads in median household income ($123,474 vs $60,917). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 186). San Juan Capistrano leads in crime level (4.5 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | San Juan Capistrano, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 62.8 (#1825) |
| Population | 86,960 | 34,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $1,350,010 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $123,474 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 186 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,350,010
Population
34,754
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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