Anaheim, 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $77,892). Anaheim leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 32.6 min). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 353,085 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Anaheim has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
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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