Chowchilla, 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.
Chowchilla
63.5
#1763 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Chowchilla leads in crime level (18.5 vs 21.5). Chowchilla leads in median household income ($67,212 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chowchilla, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1763) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 19,328 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,908 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $67,212 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+4.4 |
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63.5 Score
Chowchilla, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,908
Population
19,328
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
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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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