Melrose, MA vs Winter Springs, FL
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
Winter Springs
69.9
#1164 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 16). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $83,732). Winter Springs leads in cost of living index (116 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose, MA | Winter Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1438) | 69.9 (#1164) |
| Population | 29,357 | 38,941 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $930,823 | $428,588 |
| Median Household Income | $126,305 | $83,732 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+3.5 |
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+
69.9 Score
Winter Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,588
Population
38,941
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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