Marion, IA 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.
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 8.4). Marion leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 31.4 min). Marion leads in cost of living index (94 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 42,213 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Marion has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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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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