Mebane, NC vs Redlands, CA
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
Redlands
66.3
#1561 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 144). Redlands leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 31.4 min). Redlands leads in median household income ($94,473 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Redlands, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 66.3 (#1561) |
| Population | 20,212 | 72,556 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $639,363 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $94,473 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+2.1 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Redlands 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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66.3 Score
Redlands, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$639,363
Population
72,556
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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