Merced, CA vs Wilmington, DE
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
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 42). Merced leads in crime level (21.5 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 93,692 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+32.6 |
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+
69.2 Score
Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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