Merced, CA vs Northglenn, CO
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
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Northglenn leads in crime level (11.8 vs 21.5). Northglenn leads in median household income ($77,797 vs $59,233). Northglenn leads in walk score (47 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 93,692 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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