Fountain Valley, CA 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.
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.4). Fountain Valley leads in median household income ($108,860 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Valley, CA | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1677) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 55,468 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,397,460 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Fountain Valley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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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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