Kenosha, WI 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.
Kenosha
74.8
#546 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Kenosha leads in crime level (7.8 vs 21.5). Kenosha leads in cost of living index (96 vs 121). Kenosha leads in walk score (49 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenosha, WI | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#546) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 98,211 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,557 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $64,963 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.3 | R+4.4 |
C
74.8 Score
Kenosha, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$286,557
Population
98,211
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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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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