Melrose, MA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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

vs

Rio Rancho

68.7

#1300 nationally

Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 16). Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 8.7). Rio Rancho leads in cost of living index (102 vs 167).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Melrose, MA Rio Rancho, NM
WhereAtHome Score 67.3 (#1438) 68.7 (#1300)
Population 29,357 110,660
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $930,823 $364,155
Median Household Income $126,305 $78,978
Average Commute 37.1 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 62 16
Crime Level 2.8 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 167 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 D+5.8
Melrose, MA
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 View Melrose, MA →
Rio Rancho, NM
D+
68.7 Score

Rio Rancho, NM

Mid-size New Mexico city with community character

Median Home

$364,155

Population

110,660

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

16

Southwest View Rio Rancho, NM →

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