Melissa, TX vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 11.2). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 201). Melissa leads in average commute (32.6 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 23,571 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Union City 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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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