Mebane, NC vs Mountlake Terrace, WA
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.
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
Mountlake Terrace leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 138). Mountlake Terrace leads in median household income ($96,104 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 67.3 (#1439) |
| Population | 20,212 | 21,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $678,553 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $96,104 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 52 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+19.0 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Mountlake Terrace has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.3 Score
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$678,553
Population
21,516
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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