Clearfield, 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.
Clearfield
69.1
#1247 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Clearfield leads in crime level (8.7 vs 21.5). Clearfield leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 27 min). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clearfield, UT | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1247) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 34,470 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,563 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $69,889 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+4.4 |
D+
69.1 Score
Clearfield, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,563
Population
34,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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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