Marlborough, 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.
Marlborough
63.9
#1732 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Marlborough leads in crime level (11.5 vs 21.5). Marlborough leads in median household income ($94,199 vs $59,233). Merced leads in average commute (27 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marlborough, MA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1732) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 41,179 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $585,835 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $94,199 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+4.4 |
D
63.9 Score
Marlborough, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,835
Population
41,179
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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