Kingsland, 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.
Kingsland
72.1
#927 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $73,839). Kingsland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 167). Kingsland leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingsland, GA | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#927) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 20,343 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,475 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $73,839 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.7 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Kingsland is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.1 Score
Kingsland, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,475
Population
20,343
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$73,839
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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