Melrose, MA vs Slidell, LA

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

vs

Slidell

76.9

#301 nationally

Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 7.0). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $63,004). Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 36).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Melrose, MA Slidell, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67.3 (#1438) 76.9 (#301)
Population 29,357 28,510
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $930,823 $223,090
Median Household Income $126,305 $63,004
Average Commute 37.1 min 27.7 min
Walk Score 62 36
Crime Level 2.8 7.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 167 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 R+43.8