Hurricane, UT 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.
Hurricane
65.5
#1630 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Hurricane leads in crime level (5.6 vs 21.5). Hurricane leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 27 min). Hurricane leads in cost of living index (111 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurricane, UT | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1630) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 23,959 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,441 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $64,182 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.3 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Hurricane is missing data for 1 metric that Merced has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.5 Score
Hurricane, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,441
Population
23,959
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$64,182
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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