Citrus Heights, 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.
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Citrus Heights leads in crime level (12.0 vs 21.5). Citrus Heights leads in median household income ($75,022 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Citrus Heights, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1627) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 86,239 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $476,900 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $75,022 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+4.4 |
D
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
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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