Layton, 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.
Layton
71.7
#966 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Layton leads in crime level (3.6 vs 21.5). Layton leads in median household income ($93,453 vs $59,233). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Layton, UT | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#966) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 83,516 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,627 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $93,453 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+4.4 |
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71.7 Score
Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
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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