Melrose, MA vs Menlo Park, 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.
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.3). Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $126,305). Menlo Park leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose, MA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1438) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 29,357 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $930,823 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $126,305 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+50.3 |
D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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