Melissa, TX vs South Pasadena, 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
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 5.8). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 228). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $127,882).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 23,571 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that South Pasadena 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
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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