Laguna Beach, CA 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.
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Laguna Beach leads in crime level (4.6 vs 21.5). Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $59,233). Laguna Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Beach, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1701) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 22,332 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,056,376 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $141,875 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+4.4 |
D
64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
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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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