Manchester, NH 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.
Manchester
69.9
#1157 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Manchester leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 31.4 min). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 111). Mebane leads in crime level (8.4 vs 9.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manchester, NH | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1157) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 115,474 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,613 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $74,040 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Manchester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Manchester, NH
Mid-size New Hampshire city with community character
Median Home
$444,613
Population
115,474
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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