Grand Prairie, TX 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.
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Grand Prairie leads in median household income ($76,626 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 202,134 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+4.4 |
C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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