Matthews, NC vs South Fulton, GA
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
South Fulton
60.5
#553 nationally
Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $77,488). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 32.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 60.5 (#553) |
| Population | 30,934 | 110,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $77,488 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+44.9 |
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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Score
South Fulton, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Population
110,920
Median Income
$77,488
Commute
32.5 min
Southeast
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