Mebane, NC vs Oak Forest, IL
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
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.4). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $78,419). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 20,212 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Forest 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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C+
77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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