Melissa, TX vs Springfield, TN
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
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 10.7). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $55,392). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 23,571 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+50.9 |
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
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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