Mebane, NC vs South Pasadena, 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
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $78,419). South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 20,212 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 228 |
| 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 South Pasadena 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
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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