Chambersburg, PA 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.
Chambersburg
72.5
#872 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Chambersburg leads in crime level (12.7 vs 21.5). Chambersburg leads in average commute (18.9 min vs 27 min). Chambersburg leads in cost of living index (101 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chambersburg, PA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#872) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 22,245 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,705 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $53,493 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 18.9 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.0 | R+4.4 |
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72.5 Score
Chambersburg, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,705
Population
22,245
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Northeast
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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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