Hanahan, SC 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.
Hanahan
68.4
#1318 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Hanahan leads in crime level (6.2 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 20). Hanahan leads in median household income ($79,305 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hanahan, SC | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1318) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 21,796 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,850 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $79,305 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | R+4.4 |
D+
68.4 Score
Hanahan, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,850
Population
21,796
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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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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