Merced, CA vs Perris, 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
Perris
62.3
#1865 nationally
Perris leads in crime level (9.0 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 24). Perris leads in median household income ($78,352 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Perris, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 62.3 (#1865) |
| Population | 93,692 | 80,603 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $548,761 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $78,352 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+1.3 |
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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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62.3 Score
Perris, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$548,761
Population
80,603
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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