Merced, CA vs Millville, NJ
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
Millville
72.5
#880 nationally
Millville leads in crime level (12.4 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Millville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Millville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 72.5 (#880) |
| Population | 93,692 | 27,358 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $262,332 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $65,279 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+3.8 |
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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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72.5 Score
Millville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,332
Population
27,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Northeast
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