Bradenton, FL 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 12.3). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 57,076 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 16 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Matthews has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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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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