Melissa, TX vs St. John, IN
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
St. John
72.5
#884 nationally
St. John leads in crime level (0.7 vs 1.0). St. John leads in cost of living index (109 vs 125). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $123,799).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | St. John, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 72.5 (#884) |
| Population | 23,571 | 23,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $464,864 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $123,799 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+5.6 |
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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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72.5 Score
St. John, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,864
Population
23,644
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$123,799
Midwest
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