Mason, OH 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.
Mason
74
#648 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Mason leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 32.6 min). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $121,082). Mason leads in cost of living index (116 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason, OH | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#648) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 35,660 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,673 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $121,082 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.5 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Mason has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74 Score
Mason, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,673
Population
35,660
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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