Merced, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 21.5). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 93,692 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+2.1 |
D
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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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