Mebane, NC vs New York City, NY
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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 187). Mebane leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 41.2 min). Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $74,694).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 20,212 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 89 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that New York City 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-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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