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

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Are people in Martinez older or younger than people in Merced?
- The Median Age in Martinez is 12.2 years older than in Merced.

Are housing costs cheaper in Martinez or Merced?
- Martinez housing costs are 105.4% more expensive than Merced housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Martinez or Merced?
- The average commute for residents of Martinez is 7.6 minutes longer 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 Martinez?
Martinez, California lies within Contra Costa County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the John Muir National Historic Site to the The Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum combined with stores like Walmart Supercenter and local food spots like Ono Hawaiian BBQ

 Merced, CAMartinez, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,308329,725,481
 Median Income$52,305  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$373,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Martinez    1 Reviews
Alan · Anchorage, AK
Nice Place
Over 19 years ago

Beautiful weather, not too hot or too cold. Just enough rain to keep the reservoirs  More

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