Mebane, NC vs Pico Rivera, CA
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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Mebane leads in crime level (8.4 vs 12.8). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 148). Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 20,212 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 59 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Pico Rivera 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
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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