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

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Are people in Merced older or younger than people in Lakewood?
- The Median Age in Merced is 8.8 years younger than in Lakewood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merced or Lakewood?
- Merced housing costs are 49.3% less expensive than Lakewood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merced or Lakewood?
- The average commute for residents of Merced is 5.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lakewood.

Things to do in Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

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.

 Lakewood, CAMerced, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,993329,725,481
 Median Income$102,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$736,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.39  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews
Robert · Lakewood, CA
Sports Town
Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Debbie · Lakewood, CA
Great City
Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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alexander · Lakewood, CA
my personal penion
Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  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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