Mebane, NC vs West Covina, 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
West Covina
62.4
#1862 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 165). West Covina leads in crime level (6.6 vs 8.4). West Covina leads in median household income ($96,219 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 62.4 (#1862) |
| Population | 20,212 | 105,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $849,988 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $96,219 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 165 |
| 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 West Covina 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-
62.4 Score
West Covina, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$849,988
Population
105,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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