Mebane, NC vs San Bruno, 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
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 214). San Bruno leads in median household income ($131,669 vs $78,419). San Bruno leads in crime level (7.0 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 20,212 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 56 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 214 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that San Bruno 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
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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