Harrisonburg, VA 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.
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Harrisonburg leads in crime level (7.3 vs 21.5). Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 27 min). Harrisonburg leads in cost of living index (107 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisonburg, VA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#935) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 51,082 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,075 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $56,050 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | R+4.4 |
C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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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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