Merced, CA vs Miami Beach, FL
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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 21.5). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 42). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 93,692 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+11.4 |
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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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72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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