Merced, CA vs Palm Coast, 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
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 2). Palm Coast leads in crime level (6.4 vs 21.5). Palm Coast leads in median household income ($68,824 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 93,692 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 2 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+28.2 |
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+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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