Draper, UT 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.
Draper
66.5
#1535 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Draper leads in crime level (4.7 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 17). Draper leads in median household income ($126,041 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Draper, UT | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1535) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 49,602 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $818,028 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $126,041 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | R+4.4 |
D
66.5 Score
Draper, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$818,028
Population
49,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
West
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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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