Berwyn, IL vs Mebane, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $71,300). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 54,414 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Berwyn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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D
66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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