Mebane, NC vs Redondo Beach, 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
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $78,419). Redondo Beach leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 20,212 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 75 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Redondo Beach 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
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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