Merced, CA vs Pasco, WA

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

vs

Pasco

69.2

#1243 nationally

Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Pasco leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27 min). Pasco leads in cost of living index (98 vs 121).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Merced, CA Pasco, WA
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1702) 69.2 (#1243)
Population 93,692 81,482
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $397,570 $421,383
Median Household Income $59,233 $68,924
Average Commute 27 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 42 32
Crime Level 21.5 Moderate
School Rating N/A 5.8
Cost of Living Index 121 98
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+4.4 R+22.7