Melbourne, FL vs Wilmington, NC
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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Melbourne leads in median household income ($60,917 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 22.5 min). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 86,960 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+0.6 |
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+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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