Merced, CA vs Woburn, MA
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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Woburn leads in crime level (5.9 vs 21.5). Woburn leads in median household income ($104,780 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 93,692 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+39.5 |
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+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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