Bossier City, LA 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.
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Bossier City leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 27 min). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Bossier City leads in cost of living index (97 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bossier City, LA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#944) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 62,738 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,618 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $54,100 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.3 | R+4.4 |
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71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
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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