Chula Vista, 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.
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Chula Vista leads in crime level (10.3 vs 21.5). Chula Vista leads in median household income ($101,984 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1878) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 274,333 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,037 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $101,984 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+4.4 |
D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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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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