Mebane, NC vs Salem, MA
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
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 135). Salem leads in average commute (30.6 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 20,212 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Salem 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+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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