Haverhill, MA 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.
Haverhill
64.5
#1688 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Haverhill leads in crime level (11.3 vs 21.5). Haverhill leads in median household income ($81,989 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haverhill, MA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1688) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 67,415 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,705 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $81,989 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+4.4 |
D
64.5 Score
Haverhill, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$556,705
Population
67,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
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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