Melissa, TX vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 7.7). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 197). Melissa leads in average commute (32.6 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 23,571 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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