Cooper City, FL 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.
Cooper City
69
#1260 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Cooper City leads in crime level (3.2 vs 21.5). Cooper City leads in median household income ($119,567 vs $59,233). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cooper City, FL | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1260) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 34,321 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $670,058 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $119,567 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+4.4 |
D+
69 Score
Cooper City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$670,058
Population
34,321
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
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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