Merced, CA vs Rancho Cordova, CA
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
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Rancho Cordova leads in crime level (11.7 vs 21.5). Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 93,692 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+19.7 |
D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
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D
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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