Acworth, GA vs Merced, CA
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.
Acworth
72.4
#887 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Acworth leads in crime level (0.7 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 26). Acworth leads in median household income ($74,643 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Acworth, GA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#887) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 22,379 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,338 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $74,643 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | R+4.4 |
C-
72.4 Score
Acworth, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,338
Population
22,379
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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