Glendale, CA 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.9). West Melbourne leads in cost of living index (114 vs 193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 187,050 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C-
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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