Melissa, TX vs Surprise, AZ
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
Surprise
71
#1038 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 3.0). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $87,756). Surprise leads in cost of living index (115 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Surprise, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 71 (#1038) |
| Population | 23,571 | 158,285 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $419,342 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $87,756 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+3.5 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Surprise 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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71 Score
Surprise, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$419,342
Population
158,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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