Calhoun, GA vs Melrose, MA
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.
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 9.3). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $54,927). Calhoun leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calhoun, GA | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1084) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 18,900 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,306 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $54,927 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+63.4 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
Southeast
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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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