Florence, AZ 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.
Florence
72.2
#918 nationally
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Florence leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.1). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $74,025). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 31.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AZ | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#918) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 24,291 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,009 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $74,025 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Florence, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,009
Population
24,291
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
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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