Mebane, NC vs Upland, 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
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 158). Mebane leads in crime level (8.4 vs 10.1). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 20,212 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+2.1 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Upland 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-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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