Klamath Falls, 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.
Klamath Falls
71.2
#1008 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Klamath Falls leads in average commute (14.3 min vs 27 min). Klamath Falls leads in crime level (13.3 vs 21.5). Merced leads in median household income ($59,233 vs $46,695).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Klamath Falls, OR | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1008) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 21,888 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,786 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $46,695 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 14.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.9 | R+4.4 |
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71.2 Score
Klamath Falls, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,786
Population
21,888
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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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