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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Star, ID vs Merced, CA

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Are people in Merced older or younger than people in Star?
- The Median Age in Merced is 10.3 years younger than in Star.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merced or Star?
- Merced housing costs are 34.4% less expensive than Star housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merced or Star?
- The average commute for residents of Merced is 4.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Star.

Things to do in Star?
Star, ID is a small rural town located in northern Idaho. It has a population of around 300 people and is situated about 20 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene.

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.

 Star, IDMerced, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,993329,725,481
 Median Income$75,120  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.23  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Star    1 Reviews
MEL · Star, ID
don"t come you won't like it.
Over 6 years ago

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   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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