Melbourne, FL vs Watsonville, 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
Watsonville
63.3
#1786 nationally
Watsonville leads in walk score (69 vs 33). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 152). Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 10.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Watsonville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 63.3 (#1786) |
| Population | 86,960 | 50,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $828,739 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $72,295 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+54.4 |
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
63.3 Score
Watsonville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$828,739
Population
50,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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