Melrose, MA vs Pleasant Grove, UT
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
Pleasant Grove
69.5
#1200 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.6). Pleasant Grove leads in average commute (21 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose, MA | Pleasant Grove, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1438) | 69.5 (#1200) |
| Population | 29,357 | 37,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $930,823 | $558,073 |
| Median Household Income | $126,305 | $91,322 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+39.8 |
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+
69.5 Score
Pleasant Grove, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$558,073
Population
37,294
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
West
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