Anna, TX vs Matthews, NC
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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Anna leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.1). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 30.3 min). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $93,785).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 27,501 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 16 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Matthews has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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D+
68.7 Score
Matthews, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$514,763
Population
30,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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