McKinney, TX 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.
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $78,419). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 111). McKinney leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 208,867 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that McKinney has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
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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