Merced, CA vs Mount Juliet, TN
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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Mount Juliet
66.6
#1523 nationally
Mount Juliet leads in crime level (4.4 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Mount Juliet leads in median household income ($108,066 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Mount Juliet, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 66.6 (#1523) |
| Population | 93,692 | 42,912 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $566,513 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $108,066 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+40.1 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Mount Juliet, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$566,513
Population
42,912
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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