Mebane, NC vs Oak Lawn, IL
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
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 106). Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $77,221).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 20,212 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Lawn 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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C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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