Merced, CA vs Monrovia, 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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 21.5). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $59,233). Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 93,692 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+32.9 |
D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
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D
63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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