Melbourne, FL vs Wildomar, 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
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Wildomar leads in crime level (2.8 vs 7.6). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 15). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 86,960 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+1.3 |
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
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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