McDonough, GA 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.
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
McDonough leads in crime level (9.2 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 21). McDonough leads in median household income ($77,804 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McDonough, GA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1187) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 32,138 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,217 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $77,804 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.7 | R+4.4 |
D+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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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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