Bloomingdale, IL 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.
Bloomingdale
74.1
#633 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Bloomingdale leads in crime level (2.0 vs 21.5). Bloomingdale leads in median household income ($96,779 vs $59,233). Bloomingdale leads in cost of living index (118 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomingdale, IL | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#633) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 22,298 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $442,218 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $96,779 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+4.4 |
C
74.1 Score
Bloomingdale, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$442,218
Population
22,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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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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