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Eagle, ID vs Merced, CA

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Are people in Merced older or younger than people in Eagle?
- The Median Age in Merced is 15.9 years younger than in Eagle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merced or Eagle?
- Merced housing costs are 51.0% less expensive than Eagle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merced or Eagle?
- The average commute for residents of Merced is 0.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Eagle.

Things to do in Eagle?
Eagle ID lies just east Boise at the foothills of Boise National Forest offering breathtaking views to residents and visitors alike who come here seeking both adventure or relaxation while exploring its numerous trails through forests full wildlife or winding rivers perfect for kayaking trips during summer months.

Things to do in Merced?
Merced, California is a mid-sized city located in Central Valley known for its proximity to Yosemite National Park or Lake Yosemite making it an ideal spot for outdoor recreation.

 Eagle, IDMerced, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,993329,725,481
 Median Income$99,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$761,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Eagle    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

So you want to move to Eagle? First thing to know is that early politicians had no clue about planning so the layout is horrible. There really is no town “center” save  More

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Over 9 years ago

Eagle is a nice area but completely inflated home prices for what you get. While maybe the prices seem like a steal if you're moving from expensive cities, it's  More

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There appears to be an error in the data presenting the average annual snowfall for Eagle, ID. I have checked several sources, and it appears there is usually a total  More

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Reviews for Merced    44 Reviews

Merced is totally slept on - you want a little bit of everything CA has to offer, at a fraction of the price of other CA cities? Merced is the place to go. The town  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good place to live. More affordable than most of california. The city is growing and there is alot of business and growth here. Moved from the Bay area years ago and  More

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Great place to live. Lots of progress and changes coming to the city. Great place to raise a family. UC Merced is expanding and businesses are investing. Downtown is  More

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