Camden, NJ 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.
Camden
74.3
#607 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Merced leads in crime level (21.5 vs 37.8). Merced leads in median household income ($59,233 vs $36,258). Camden leads in walk score (63 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Camden, NJ | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#607) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 71,100 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,599 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $36,258 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 37.8 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | R+4.4 |
C
74.3 Score
Camden, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$146,599
Population
71,100
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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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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