Leominster, MA 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.
Leominster
65.5
#1631 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Leominster leads in crime level (13.3 vs 21.5). Leominster leads in median household income ($75,620 vs $59,233). Merced leads in average commute (27 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leominster, MA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1631) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 43,627 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,889 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $75,620 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | R+4.4 |
D
65.5 Score
Leominster, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$475,889
Population
43,627
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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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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