Merced, CA vs San Luis, AZ
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
San Luis
74.8
#555 nationally
San Luis leads in crime level (2.4 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 20). San Luis leads in cost of living index (92 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | San Luis, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 74.8 (#555) |
| Population | 93,692 | 37,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $237,608 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $46,747 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+20.4 |
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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
Pacific
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74.8 Score
San Luis, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,608
Population
37,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southwest
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