Melissa, TX vs Warren, MI
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
Warren
78
#204 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 14.8). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $61,633). Warren leads in cost of living index (93 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Warren, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 78 (#204) |
| Population | 23,571 | 136,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $202,927 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $61,633 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+13.7 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Warren 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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78 Score
Warren, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$202,927
Population
136,655
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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