Cathedral City, CA 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.
Cathedral City
67.7
#1390 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Cathedral City leads in crime level (7.8 vs 21.5). Cathedral City leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 27 min). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cathedral City, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1390) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 52,356 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,045 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $63,209 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+4.4 |
D+
67.7 Score
Cathedral City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,045
Population
52,356
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
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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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