Gilbert, AZ 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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $78,419). Gilbert leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 31.4 min). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 275,411 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Gilbert has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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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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