Maple Valley, WA 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.
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 3.0). Melissa leads in average commute (32.6 min vs 39.1 min). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 28,434 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Maple Valley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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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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