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Saratoga Springs, UT vs Merced, CA

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Are people in Merced older or younger than people in Saratoga Springs?
- The Median Age in Merced is 7.9 years older than in Saratoga Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merced or Saratoga Springs?
- Merced housing costs are 31.7% less expensive than Saratoga Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merced or Saratoga Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Merced is 6.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Saratoga Springs.

Things to do in Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Springs UT sits southwest Salt Lake City home to several attractions such as Utah Shakespeare Festival which is ideal destination for families looking spend day sightseeing plus offering plenty opportunities relax at fantastic restaurants & theaters.

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.

 Saratoga Springs, UTMerced, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,993329,725,481
 Median Income$106,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$546,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Saratoga Springs    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We've lived in Saratoga Springs for over 13 years and it's a good place to live. The GOOD: Crime is low and most people are very friendly. Great weather if you  More

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New to this sight . I did post a previous posting but not quite sure I did it in the right place . Sorry for the repeat . We are thinking about moving to Saratoga  More

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Saratoga springs has got a lot of good qualities. It is beautiful and quiet. The climate is pretty good; there is a nice amount of snow during winter(not too  More

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Reviews for Merced    44 Reviews

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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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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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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