Merced, CA vs Montebello, 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
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Montebello leads in crime level (13.6 vs 21.5). Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 42). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 156).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Montebello, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 61.4 (#1909) |
| Population | 93,692 | 60,015 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $825,165 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $72,317 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+32.9 |
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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
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61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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