Merced, CA vs Skokie, IL
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
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Skokie leads in crime level (5.6 vs 21.5). Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 42). Skokie leads in median household income ($91,892 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 93,692 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+42.0 |
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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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74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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