Merced, CA vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $59,233). Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 93,692 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | N/A |
D
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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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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