American Canyon, CA vs Merced, 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.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
American Canyon leads in crime level (8.9 vs 21.5). American Canyon leads in median household income ($122,694 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 21,347 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | R+4.4 |
D
64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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