Merced, CA vs Winter Haven, 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
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 93,692 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+20.7 |
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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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71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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