Matthews, NC vs Siloam Springs, AR
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
Siloam Springs
69.2
#1245 nationally
Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 13.6). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $59,911). Siloam Springs leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Siloam Springs, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 69.2 (#1245) |
| Population | 30,934 | 19,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $286,237 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $59,911 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.0 |
Data coverage note: Siloam Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Matthews has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
69.2 Score
Siloam Springs, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,237
Population
19,336
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$59,911
Southwest
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