Melrose, MA vs Mount Juliet, 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.
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Mount Juliet
66.6
#1523 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 13). Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.4). Mount Juliet leads in cost of living index (115 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose, MA | Mount Juliet, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1438) | 66.6 (#1523) |
| Population | 29,357 | 42,912 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $930,823 | $566,513 |
| Median Household Income | $126,305 | $108,066 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+40.1 |
D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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D
66.6 Score
Mount Juliet, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$566,513
Population
42,912
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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