Cities Similar to Merced, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Merced, CA
1. Nampa, ID
114,268 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$421K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Hesperia, CA
100,633 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$438K
Rent estimate
$1,670/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Chico, CA
101,301 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$449K
Rent estimate
$1,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Hemet, CA
92,368 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$444K
Rent estimate
$1,670/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Greeley, CO
112,609 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$442K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Apple Valley, CA
75,036 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$426K
Rent estimate
$1,670/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Yuba City, CA
68,666 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$431K
Rent estimate
$1,395/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. West Valley City, UT
134,470 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$447K
Rent estimate
$1,385/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Ogden, UT
87,267 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$436K
Rent estimate
$1,210/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Caldwell, ID
68,336 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$364K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Merced
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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