East Orange, 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.
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
East Orange leads in walk score (70 vs 42). East Orange leads in crime level (13.3 vs 21.5). Merced leads in average commute (27 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Orange, NJ | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1658) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 69,556 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,308 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $58,659 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+4.4 |
D
65 Score
East Orange, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$481,308
Population
69,556
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
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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