Merced, CA vs Springdale, AR
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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 121). Springdale leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 93,692 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+6.7 |
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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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70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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