Dunwoody, GA 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.
Dunwoody
66.1
#1583 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Dunwoody leads in crime level (6.1 vs 21.5). Dunwoody leads in median household income ($106,710 vs $59,233). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dunwoody, GA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1583) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 51,713 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $679,206 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $106,710 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+4.4 |
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66.1 Score
Dunwoody, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$679,206
Population
51,713
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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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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