Melbourne, FL vs Yonkers, NY
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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 33). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 34.8 min). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 86,960 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+26.3 |
D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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