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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Imperial, CA vs Merced, CA

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Are people in Merced older or younger than people in Imperial?
- The Median Age in Merced is 1.1 years older than in Imperial.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merced or Imperial?
- Merced housing costs are 11.1% more expensive than Imperial housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merced or Imperial?
- The average commute for residents of Merced is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Imperial.

Things to do in Imperial?
Imperial, CA is an inviting city southeast of El Centro full of amazing places to explore like Imperial Sand Dunes displaying its distinctive landscape or Imperial Wildlife Area presenting outdoor activities; their annual event Imperial County Fair brings people together with food and games every April.

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.

 Imperial, CAMerced, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,993329,725,481
 Median Income$81,657  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$335,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.86  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Imperial    1 Reviews
hating · Imperial, CA
For the sake of your children, do not move to the
Over 19 years ago

The Imperial Valley,including cities El Centro, Brawley, Holtville, Calexico, and Imperial, have nothing to offer families. The crime rate is high and temperatures reach  More

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Reviews for Merced    44 Reviews
Sean · Merced, CA
Merced: The Hippest Place in the Valley
Over 5 years ago

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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Nate · Merced, CA
Good place to live
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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Nate · Merced, CA
Great place to live. Do not listen to angry people
Over 5 years ago

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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