Matthews, NC vs San Gabriel, CA
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
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 16). Matthews leads in cost of living index (116 vs 175). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $84,056).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 30,934 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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