Battle Ground, WA 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.
Battle Ground
68.3
#1323 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Battle Ground leads in crime level (2.2 vs 21.5). Battle Ground leads in median household income ($94,360 vs $59,233). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Ground, WA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1323) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 22,285 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,297 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $94,360 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+4.4 |
D+
68.3 Score
Battle Ground, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,297
Population
22,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
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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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