Duluth, GA 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.
Duluth
69.6
#1184 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Duluth leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.4). Duluth leads in median household income ($88,915 vs $78,419). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duluth, GA | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1184) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 32,350 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,233 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $88,915 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.5 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Duluth has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.6 Score
Duluth, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$444,233
Population
32,350
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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