Battle Ground, WA vs Matthews, NC
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.
Battle Ground
68.3
#1323 nationally
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Battle Ground leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.1). Battle Ground leads in walk score (32 vs 16). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Ground, WA | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1323) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 22,285 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,297 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $94,360 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
Battle Ground, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,297
Population
22,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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