Des Plaines, IL 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.
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 112). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 58,010 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Des Plaines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
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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