Merced, CA vs Roseville, MN
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
Roseville
70.9
#1049 nationally
Roseville leads in crime level (11.0 vs 21.5). Roseville leads in median household income ($87,702 vs $59,233). Roseville leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Roseville, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 70.9 (#1049) |
| Population | 93,692 | 35,451 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $383,912 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $87,702 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 11.0 |
| 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+43.3 |
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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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70.9 Score
Roseville, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,912
Population
35,451
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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