Bountiful, UT 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.
Bountiful
71.7
#961 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Bountiful leads in crime level (3.6 vs 21.5). Bountiful leads in median household income ($96,060 vs $59,233). Bountiful leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bountiful, UT | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#961) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 44,144 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $578,077 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $96,060 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+4.4 |
C-
71.7 Score
Bountiful, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,077
Population
44,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
West
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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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