Melbourne, FL vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 33). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 86,960 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+15.1 |
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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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