Helena, AL 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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 8.4). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $78,419). Helena leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 22,117 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Helena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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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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