Mebane, NC vs Mercer Island, WA
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.
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 264). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 20,212 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Mercer Island has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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