Marina, CA 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.

Marina

63.9

#1731 nationally

vs

Merced

64.3

#1702 nationally

Marina leads in crime level (8.0 vs 21.5). Marina leads in median household income ($85,783 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 159).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marina, CA Merced, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.9 (#1731) 64.3 (#1702)
Population 22,833 93,692
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $871,019 $397,570
Median Household Income $85,783 $59,233
Average Commute 24.5 min 27 min
Walk Score 46 42
Crime Level 8.0 21.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 159 121
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+29.9 R+4.4