Matthews, NC vs Round Rock, TX
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
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 16). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 116). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 30,934 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.5 |
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
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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