Lansing, 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.
Lansing
78.3
#185 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Mebane leads in crime level (8.4 vs 10.7). Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $68,766). Lansing leads in cost of living index (95 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lansing, IL | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.3 (#185) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 27,713 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $201,273 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $68,766 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 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 Lansing has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.3 Score
Lansing, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$201,273
Population
27,713
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
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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