Katy, TX 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 167). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 26,360 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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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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