Mebane, NC vs Richmond, 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
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
Mebane leads in crime level (8.4 vs 25.3). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 155). Richmond leads in median household income ($86,618 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Richmond, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 60.3 (#1940) |
| Population | 20,212 | 114,106 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $610,065 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $86,618 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 34.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 59 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 25.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Richmond 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-
60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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