Waxhaw, NC vs West Melbourne, 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.
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.2). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $86,398). West Melbourne leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waxhaw, NC | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1604) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 23,073 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,174 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $124,711 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that West Melbourne has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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