Melissa, TX vs Morgan Hill, CA
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.
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Morgan Hill
62.1
#1875 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 5.3). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 200). Morgan Hill leads in median household income ($152,199 vs $138,465).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Morgan Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 62.1 (#1875) |
| Population | 23,571 | 44,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $1,332,347 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $152,199 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 200 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Morgan Hill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D-
62.1 Score
Morgan Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,332,347
Population
44,478
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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