Melissa, TX vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 32.6 min). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 23,571 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 55 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 138 |
| 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 Santa Ana 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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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