Merced, CA vs Prescott Valley, AZ
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
Prescott Valley
66.4
#1549 nationally
Prescott Valley leads in crime level (6.2 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 16). Prescott Valley leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Prescott Valley, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 66.4 (#1549) |
| Population | 93,692 | 50,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $458,374 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $66,617 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+33.9 |
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
66.4 Score
Prescott Valley, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$458,374
Population
50,045
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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