Mebane, NC vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 31.4 min). Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $62,891). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 20,212 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Provo 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
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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