Longmont, CO 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.
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Longmont leads in crime level (12.9 vs 21.5). Longmont leads in median household income ($89,720 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 98,630 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+4.4 |
D
65.5 Score
Longmont, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,600
Population
98,630
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
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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