Evanston, 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.
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 131). Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 75,070 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 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 Evanston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.7 Score
Evanston, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$494,604
Population
75,070
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
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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