Largo, FL 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.
Largo
70.8
#1058 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Largo leads in crime level (9.0 vs 21.5). Largo leads in cost of living index (99 vs 121). Largo leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Largo, FL | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1058) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 82,248 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,214 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $56,266 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | R+4.4 |
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70.8 Score
Largo, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,214
Population
82,248
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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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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