Merced, CA vs Oakland Park, FL
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
Oakland Park
72.5
#881 nationally
Oakland Park leads in crime level (5.7 vs 21.5). Oakland Park leads in walk score (54 vs 42). Oakland Park leads in median household income ($64,989 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Oakland Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 72.5 (#881) |
| Population | 93,692 | 44,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $372,417 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $64,989 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+17.0 |
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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C-
72.5 Score
Oakland Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,417
Population
44,105
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
54
Southeast
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