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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Jerome, ID vs Merced, CA

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Are people in Merced older or younger than people in Jerome?
- The Median Age in Merced is 1.5 years younger than in Jerome.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merced or Jerome?
- Merced housing costs are 11.6% more expensive than Jerome housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merced or Jerome?
- The average commute for residents of Merced is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jerome.

Things to do in Jerome?
Jerome, ID is a pleasant city south of Twin Falls with plenty of remarkable attractions such as Bruneau Dunes State Park offering its distinctive environment or Shoshone Falls perfect for exploring; people can also join in the wonderful Liberty Bank Music Fest emphasizing traditional music every June.

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.

 Jerome, IDMerced, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,993329,725,481
 Median Income$54,535  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.19  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Jerome    1 Reviews
Eric · Jerome, ID
Cost of Living
Over 16 years ago

Jerome is a small town with a lot to offer. The cost of housing and utilities is very affordable, especially when compared to the cost of the same in the town across  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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