Matthews, NC vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 16). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $61,155). Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 6.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 30,934 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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