Merced, CA vs Ogden, UT
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
Ogden
69.7
#1175 nationally
Ogden leads in cost of living index (98 vs 121). Ogden leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 27 min). Ogden leads in walk score (46 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Ogden, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 69.7 (#1175) |
| Population | 93,692 | 89,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $399,733 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $58,891 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+23.5 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Ogden, UT
Junction City outdoor adventure
Median Home
$399,733
Population
89,722
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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