Merced, CA vs Phoenixville, PA
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
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 21.5). Phoenixville leads in median household income ($91,593 vs $59,233). Phoenixville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 93,692 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 2.3 |
| 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 | D+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Merced has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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