Crystal, MN vs Mebane, NC
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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Crystal leads in average commute (24 min vs 31.4 min). Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $78,419). Crystal leads in crime level (7.7 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 21,906 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Crystal has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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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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