Merced, CA vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Pompano Beach leads in crime level (6.5 vs 21.5). Pompano Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 121). Pompano Beach leads in median household income ($61,155 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 93,692 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+17.0 |
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
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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