Melissa, TX vs Newport Beach, 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
Newport Beach
63.7
#1749 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 6.9). Newport Beach leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 32.6 min). Newport Beach leads in median household income ($149,471 vs $138,465).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Newport Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 63.7 (#1749) |
| Population | 23,571 | 82,637 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $3,724,083 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $149,471 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 49 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Newport Beach 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
View Melissa, TX →
D
63.7 Score
Newport Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,724,083
Population
82,637
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Pacific
View Newport Beach, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Melissa for: