Mebane, NC vs White Bear Lake, MN
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
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.4). White Bear Lake leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 31.4 min). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 20,212 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+43.3 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that White Bear Lake 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
75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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