Waco, TX vs West Melbourne, FL
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.
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
West Melbourne leads in crime level (4.2 vs 11.7). West Melbourne leads in median household income ($86,398 vs $47,421). Waco leads in walk score (35 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waco, TX | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#281) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 144,816 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,359 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $47,421 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.9 | R+20.8 |
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77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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