Merced, CA vs Pomona, 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
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Pomona leads in median household income ($73,515 vs $59,233). Pomona leads in walk score (52 vs 42). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 59.7 (#1945) |
| Population | 93,692 | 145,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $690,689 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $73,515 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 19.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 145 |
| 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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59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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