Melissa, TX vs Roselle, NJ
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
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 5.3). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 23,571 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+24.2 |
C
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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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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