Merced, CA vs Oregon City, OR
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
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 21.5). Oregon City leads in median household income ($90,174 vs $59,233). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 93,692 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+9.7 |
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
66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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