Melissa, TX vs Omaha, NE
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.
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Omaha
74.7
#567 nationally
Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $65,562). Omaha leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 32.6 min). Omaha leads in cost of living index (91 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Omaha, NE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 74.7 (#567) |
| Population | 23,571 | 492,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $299,344 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $65,562 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+10.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Omaha has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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74.7 Score
Omaha, NE
Warren Buffett's hometown with heartland values
Median Home
$299,344
Population
492,374
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B+
Midwest
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