Glen Ellyn, 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.
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.4). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $78,419). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glen Ellyn, IL | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#563) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 28,347 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $584,435 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $128,132 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Glen Ellyn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.7 Score
Glen Ellyn, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$584,435
Population
28,347
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
View Glen Ellyn, IL →
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
View Mebane, NC →
Try a different matchup
Swap Glen Ellyn for: