American Canyon, CA vs Melissa, TX
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.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 8.9). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 161). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $122,694).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 21,347 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that American Canyon has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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C
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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