Keizer, OR 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.
Keizer
70
#1143 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Keizer leads in crime level (4.0 vs 21.5). Keizer leads in median household income ($75,753 vs $59,233). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Keizer, OR | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1143) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 38,564 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $453,552 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $75,753 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.0 | R+4.4 |
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70 Score
Keizer, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$453,552
Population
38,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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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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