Matthews, NC vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 16). Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 14.4). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $67,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 30,934 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 144 |
| 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-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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