Englewood, CO 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.
Englewood
66.2
#1571 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Englewood leads in walk score (61 vs 42). Englewood leads in median household income ($79,375 vs $59,233). Englewood leads in crime level (17.9 vs 21.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Englewood, CO | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1571) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 34,275 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,499 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $79,375 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+4.4 |
D
66.2 Score
Englewood, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,499
Population
34,275
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
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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