Melbourne, FL vs Terrell, TX
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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 105). Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 8.4). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 86,960 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| 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+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Melbourne has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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