Buckeye, AZ 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.
Buckeye
69.6
#1182 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Buckeye leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.4). Buckeye leads in median household income ($94,188 vs $78,419). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 108,909 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Buckeye has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.6 Score
Buckeye, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$394,709
Population
108,909
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southwest
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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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