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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Merced, CA vs El Centro, CA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in El Centro or Merced?
- El Centro housing costs are 17.7% less expensive than Merced housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, El Centro or Merced?
- The average commute for residents of El Centro is 5.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Merced.

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.

Things to do in El Centro?
El Centro, California is a city located in Imperial County that has become known for its nearby attractions like the Imperial Valley Mall and El Centro Recreation Center.

 Merced, CAEl Centro, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,322329,725,481
 Median Income$52,305  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$373,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock14.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.56  Unlock26.38
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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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Reviews for El Centro    1 Reviews
LaShan · Ashford, AL
Rental Cars and transportation
Over 17 years ago

How simple or hard is it to get  More

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