Lodi, NJ 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.

Lodi

69.1

#1254 nationally

vs

Matthews

68.7

#1294 nationally

Lodi leads in walk score (72 vs 16). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $80,044). Matthews leads in cost of living index (116 vs 136).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lodi, NJ Matthews, NC
WhereAtHome Score 69.1 (#1254) 68.7 (#1294)
Population 25,832 30,934
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $635,738 $514,763
Median Household Income $80,044 $103,405
Average Commute 28.6 min 26.9 min
Walk Score 72 16
Crime Level 4.4 5.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 136 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+32.9