Merced, CA vs Sandy Springs, GA
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
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Sandy Springs leads in crime level (3.8 vs 21.5). Sandy Springs leads in median household income ($93,303 vs $59,233). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 93,692 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+44.9 |
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+
67.6 Score
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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