Matthews, NC vs Oak Lawn, IL
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.
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 16). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $77,221). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 31.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 30,934 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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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C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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