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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
San Carlos, CA vs Merced, CA

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Are people in Merced older or younger than people in San Carlos?
- The Median Age in Merced is 11.4 years younger than in San Carlos.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merced or San Carlos?
- Merced housing costs are 82.3% less expensive than San Carlos housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merced or San Carlos?
- The average commute for residents of Merced is 5.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of San Carlos.

Things to do in San Carlos?
San Carlos, CA is located in San Mateo County and is known for its quiet residential streets enhanced by vibrant downtown business district. Residents can enjoy many outdoor activities such as sailing or golfing nearby.

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.

 San Carlos, CAMerced, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,993329,725,481
 Median Income$204,570  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$2,103,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.75  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for San Carlos    1 Reviews
Ilene · San Carlos, CA
Mayberry RFD
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  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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