Merced, CA vs Rohnert Park, 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
Rohnert Park
64
#1726 nationally
Rohnert Park leads in crime level (7.1 vs 21.5). Rohnert Park leads in median household income ($93,322 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Rohnert Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 64 (#1726) |
| Population | 93,692 | 44,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $713,812 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $93,322 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+46.2 |
D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
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D
64 Score
Rohnert Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$713,812
Population
44,546
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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