Merced, CA vs New Hope, MN
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
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
New Hope leads in crime level (4.7 vs 21.5). New Hope leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27 min). New Hope leads in median household income ($69,244 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 93,692 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+42.6 |
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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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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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