Greenfield, 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.
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Greenfield leads in median household income ($73,904 vs $59,233). Greenfield leads in crime level (17.3 vs 21.5). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenfield, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.7 (#1953) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 20,634 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,180 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $73,904 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield is missing data for 1 metric that Merced has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
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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
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