Highland, UT 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.
Highland
67.2
#1450 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 2.6). Highland leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 32.6 min). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, UT | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1450) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 20,217 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $975,621 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $166,429 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+11.2 |
D+
67.2 Score
Highland, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$975,621
Population
20,217
Crime
Low
Median Income
$166,429
West
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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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