Mansfield, 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.
Mansfield
73.6
#706 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 25). Mansfield leads in cost of living index (115 vs 167). Mansfield leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mansfield, TX | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#706) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 78,542 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,157 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $112,465 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+39.5 |
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73.6 Score
Mansfield, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,157
Population
78,542
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
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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